Ammon News - His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II announced the reactivation of the National Military Service Program, during a meeting with youth from Irbid Governorate on Sunday.

During the meeting, held at King Abdullah II Gardens in Irbid, the Crown Prince said young Jordanians must be prepared to serve and defend their country, adding that citizens who have participated in national military service understand the importance of this experience.

His Royal Highness noted the importance of the program in strengthening national identity and young people’s connection to their homeland, noting that serving with the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army builds character and instills discipline.

The Crown Prince said he previously directed the government to work with its partners to develop the National Military Service Programme, which will be subject to a series of measures according to a clear timetable, with details to be announced later.