26-05-2025
Prince El Hassan concludes working visit to France
Ammon News - His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal and Her Highness Princess Sarvath El Hassan concluded a working visit to France on Sunday, during which they engaged in a series of meetings and discussions focused on regional peace, cultural heritage, and human dignity.
Their Highnesses visited the "Rescue Treasures from Gaza: 5,000 Years of History" exhibition at the Arab World Institute in Paris, where they toured exhibits featuring artifacts and photographs that reflect Gaza's rich and diverse history, shaped by successive civilizations.
During a meeting with the Institute's President, Jack Lang, and a group of French and Arab intellectuals and thinkers, Prince El Hassan underscored the importance of promoting peace and diversity in the Levant. He advocated for a regional stability pact grounded in the principles of protection and mutual respect, emphasizing the sanctity of human life.
Prince El Hassan highlighted Gaza's historic role as a vital trade hub linking Europe and Asia and a crossroads of civilizations, rather than a site of destruction. He reiterated his call to establish an Oriental Heritage Foundation dedicated to safeguarding the region's heritage, with special emphasis on preserving the Palestinian heritage in Gaza, Jerusalem, and all of Palestine.
Lang echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the necessity of protecting humanity's future by preserving its historical heritage. He called for greater international efforts to uphold human rights and dignity in Gaza, urging political actors to create platforms that enforce peace and end the suffering endured by its people.
Discussions at the event highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the vital role of heritage diplomacy. Participants stressed the importance of documenting and raising awareness of Gaza's cultural legacy and doing everything possible to safeguard it.
Prince El Hassan also visited the French Academy of Political and Moral Sciences, affiliated with the Académie Française, where he is the first Arab member. In his address, he emphasized the values of human dignity, citizenship, pluralism, mutual understanding, and shared responsibility.
He stressed that inclusive decision-making rooted in representation, consensus, and respect for diversity can institutionalize dignity and foster a deeper awareness anchored in a culture of peace and human fraternity. He also underscored the importance of scientific diplomacy in achieving sustainable peace and regional stability.
At the conclusion of the visit, Prince El Hassan toured the Academy's library, where he viewed rare manuscripts, including a Latin translation of the meanings of the Holy Quran and the oldest known photographic collection of Mecca. Petra
