The speech of His Majesty King Abdullah II, son of Al-Hussein, today, before the eighty-first session of the United Nations General Assembly, reaffirmed Jordan's presence and clear stance towards regional issues, primarily the Palestinian issue, and renewed the Kingdom's message based on adherence to just peace, respect for rights, and the protection of Jordan's security, stability, and national interests.
The positions of His Majesty in this speech were not born of the moment or linked to a passing circumstance. His Majesty emphasized that he had stood for decades before the international community, warning of the risks of leaving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict unresolved, and of the consequences that could result if the world continued to manage the crisis instead of addressing its roots. What we witness today confirms the importance of these warnings, and that ignoring indicators and risks does not eliminate them, but rather makes their consequences more difficult and complex.
Jordan, both leadership and people, has carried the Palestinian issue as a matter of right and justice, and calls for ending the conflict in a way that guarantees a safe life, a stable future, and legitimate national rights for the Palestinian people. What is happening today in Gaza and the West Bank confirms that real peace cannot be built without addressing the causes of the conflict and reaching a just and lasting solution.
In a clear message that leaves no room for interpretation, His Majesty emphasized that any threat to Jordan's northern borders or its water security is a threat to Jordan's national security, and that Jordan will protect its security, water, and the interests of its people. This message confirms that Jordan's commitment to diplomacy and peace does not mean compromising its sovereignty, security, or the rights of its people.
This speech found a wide resonance among Jordanians, due to its clarity and steadfastness in defending Jordan's security and interests, and its adherence to the Jordanian position on the Palestinian issue. Such positions reinforce the sense of confidence in the unity of the national stance, and confirm that Jordan's security, sovereignty, and capabilities are fixed lines in the state's policy.
This message is of particular importance in light of the rapid changes taking place in the region; Jordan extends its hand for peace and cooperation, but at the same time, it is aware of its responsibilities in protecting its borders, capabilities, and water security, and places the Jordanian national interest at the forefront of its priorities.
The Jordanian position towards Palestine and Jerusalem remains part of the constants of the Jordanian state, and Jerusalem and its holy sites remain present in the minds of Jordanians, and in the historical responsibility borne by the Hashemite leadership towards Islamic and Christian holy sites and the preservation of their status and identity.
The Council for Educational Development emphasizes that the strength of the Jordanian position stems from the unity of the state and society around major national issues, and from Jordan's ability to combine its role towards the issues of its nation with the protection of its security, stability, and the interests of its people.
Hence, it is important for our sons and daughters to realize that belonging to the homeland is not limited to words, but is based on awareness, work, and responsibility, and on knowledge of Jordan's history, positions, and role in its Arab and human environment.
The educational message we believe in is based on building a generation that knows its homeland, is proud of its leadership, understands the value of peace, justice, and human dignity, and believes that protecting the homeland and its capabilities is a shared responsibility, and that knowledge, awareness, and work are the basis for building the future.
His Majesty's speech today reaffirmed a continuous Jordanian message: that Jordan has called for, warned about, and worked towards peace, and will remain steadfast in its positions, but at the same time, it will not allow its national security, borders, water, and the interests of its people to be threatened or bargained.
The children of Jordan, in all their positions, will remain keen on the unity of their homeland, its security, and stability, realizing that Jordan's strength lies in the cohesion of its society, its awareness, and the stability of its institutions, and that protecting the homeland and serving just causes is a responsibility passed down by generations.
May God protect Jordan, and may He protect His Majesty King Abdullah II, son of Al-Hussein, and His Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein, son of Abdullah II, and may He bless our homeland with the grace of security and stability.
President of the First Zarqa Educational Development Council
