King Abdullah II's visit to France and the Czech Republic, followed by his participation in the UN General Assembly in New York, reflects Jordan's international presence, its commitment to protecting the security and stability of the region, and its role in supporting efforts to address regional and international crises.
In New York at the UN meeting, King Abdullah presented Jordan's vision towards the crises facing the region and the world to the international community, with the Palestinian issue at the core of the royal speech, starting from the fact that continuing to manage the conflict without reaching a comprehensive and lasting political solution is no longer sufficient.
King Abdullah emphasized the need to end the conflict on the basis of a two-state solution, the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, and the cessation of actions that increase the complexity of the current reality, primarily settlement and displacement. He also emphasized the status of Jerusalem and the need to preserve its identity and holy sites, as well as Jordan's historical role in caring for Islamic and Christian holy sites in it.
The speech by King Abdullah II was not only political but also had a clear humanitarian aspect. Human suffering cannot become a common sight, and the continuation of war, destruction, and displacement cannot become something the international community lives with as if it were an unchangeable reality.
Hence, the call for the international community to take responsibility for protecting civilians, delivering humanitarian aid, and working to end the cycle of violence and create conditions that allow for real and sustainable peace.
One of the points worth noting in the royal speech is the warning against the danger of becoming accustomed to crises. As the duration of wars lengthens, humanitarian tragedies may gradually turn into routine daily news, causing the international community to lose some of its ability to respond effectively.
In this context, King Abdullah emphasized the importance of international law, the UN Charter, and multilateral institutions, stressing that the credibility of the international system is linked to its ability to apply the rules on which it is based in a consistent manner and not to deal with international decisions and laws with double standards.
Through the royal speech, it can be observed that Jordanian foreign policy operates on more than one level simultaneously: protecting national security, supporting regional stability, contributing to finding political solutions to crises, building international partnerships, defending the Palestinian cause and Jerusalem, alongside participating in humanitarian and development efforts.
This reflects the nature of the role that Jordan is trying to play in a highly complex regional environment.
Strengthening economic, technological, defense, and security capabilities, confronting terrorism and smuggling, preserving religious pluralism and coexistence, and continuing to take responsibility for refugees and humanitarian issues are all files that are ultimately linked to a broader concept of security and stability.
Ultimately, Jordanian diplomacy moves in multiple directions, but they converge on a fundamental goal: protecting Jordan, enhancing its security and stability, and contributing, as much as possible, to building a more secure and stable regional and international environment, while continuing to defend the Palestinian cause, Jerusalem, and humanitarian issues.
May God protect Jordan and preserve its security and stability.
