BY Ahmad Y. Majdoubeh

What distinguishes the Jordanian position vis-à-vis regional and national issues, in addition to its moderation and wisdom, is its consistency.

Since its establishment and throughout the first centenary of its life, the Jordanian state has based its political approach on firm premises governing its relations with other countries, both from within the region and abroad.

At the Arab level, the Jordanian position is characterised by respect of all Arab countries, advocacy for their collective causes, and non-intervention in their internal affairs except when it comes to safeguarding their unity, sovereignty, solidarity, and national interests.

When any misunderstanding happens among Arab countries, Jordan is the first to intervene for the purpose of clearing the misunderstanding and augmenting inter-Arab coordination and cooperation, holding sustained meetings and conferences to this effect.

And whenever any Arab country needs help when subjected to any external threats, Jordan, with its humble resources, takes the initiative to chip in.

Jordan’s pan-Arab stance is crystal clear, and it has been committed to overall pan-Arab action since the early days of the Emirate.

Internationally, Jordan’s stance is based on respect of all nations and universal values and on active engagement in treaties, agreements and institutions which uphold human rights and human causes.

As a result of this, Jordan established good relations with all countries, which highly value its political orientation; and it has taken advantage of such positive reputation to develop its society, further its own interests, and serve Arab causes, high among which is the Palestinian cause.

What distinguishes Jordan also, both at the pan-Arab and international levels, is its advocacy of world peace, its belief in solving all differences in good faith, and through dialogue and civil means.

We mention all of this in order to put into context the immense success of His Majesty the King’s visit to Washington, his very fruitful meeting with the wise President Joe Biden, with many of his administration’s members, and many other high-ranking American officials of great stature and influence.

The great welcome accorded by American officials to His Majesty the King is due to Jordan’s constant and consistent stance on matters; to the King’s wisdom, moderation and fluency and eloquence. This, in addition to his constructive opinions which take into account the interests of all, which prioritise dialogue over tension, solutions over strife, and peace over war.

Yes, Jordan’s wise and civil position, in addition to the King’s professionalism and great efforts over two decades, stand behind Jordan’s steadfastness, strength, and the well-deserved, and well-placed, American and international respect and trust.