King: Jordan will protect its security, water, and people's interests
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King Abdullah II affirmed that any threat to Jordan's northern borders or its water security represents a threat to the kingdom's national security, emphasizing that Jordan will protect its security, water, and the interests of its people.
In a speech before the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, His Majesty said: "As for Jordan, the matter is as clear as the sun: any threat to our northern borders or our water security is a threat to our national security. Jordan will not turn a blind eye, but we will protect our security, our water, and the interests of our people".
His Majesty pointed out that Jordan continues to build a model based on values and principles, characterized by openness and stability, at a time when political calculations are changing and crises are occurring in the region and the world.
His Majesty said that Jordan is a country that the world can rely on: loyal to its principles, committed to its positions, ready to dialogue with everyone, and ready to work with all those who seek peace.
The King stressed that Jordan's adherence to diplomacy does not outweigh its commitment to humanitarian values, affirming that this approach should not be taken for granted or "misjudged as weakness".
His Majesty affirmed that the Kingdom will continue its commitment to just peace and support for Palestinian steadfastness and UNRWA, alongside continuing to bear the Hashemite custodianship and preserving the historical and legal status of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
The King pointed out that Jordan is pursuing both the paths of dealing with crises and building the future simultaneously, by enhancing its role as a center for trade, industry, and technology, in parallel with addressing humanitarian crises, terrorism, drug smuggling, and developing its defense capabilities.
His Majesty emphasized that Jordan's principles do not change with the world's focus on crises, stressing that military force does not feed the hungry, ensure the return of the displaced, or build peace, and that facing the world's challenges requires institutions that enjoy legitimacy and trust.
