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SESAME, a visionary endeavour in science and diplomacy
May 16, 2017 in Allan, Jordan, the SESAME synchrotron (Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East) will be inaugurated by H.M. King Abdulla II of Jordan in the presence of the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, the President of the SESAME Council, Chris Llewellyn Smith, and many other dignitaries. This opening is the result of many years of intensive negotiation, fund-raising and cooperation hand in hand with UNESCO and other partners.
It is first and foremost a leap forward for research. This third-generation light source, unrivaled in the region, now offers scientists and researchers a scientific centre of excellence.
It is also an outstanding example of scientific diplomacy, as the project brings together representatives of Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Pakistan, the Palestinian Authority and Turkey.
UNESCO has stood by the project from the first, and today still continues to foster the development of SESAME and to promote the participation of its Member States and international organizations in the SESAME activity.
This story is adapted from material taken from a press release published by UNESCO
