"We are committed to managing sensitive sites for the benefit of biodiversity and the conservation of priority species and habitats, " a spokesman said.

BBC: Wales

Xiao said that the priority would be conservation of the natural habitat, according to the state's travel network, The Travel Channel.

CNN: China to open disputed islands to tourism

The first two workshops have already been conducted in Mafraq and Ramtha where the presence of a large Syrian population has made water conservation a high priority in the area.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN AMMAN