AMMAN —
His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday
extended his best wishes to Jordanians on the Kingdom’s 76th Independence Day,
according to a Royal Court statement.
اضافة اعلان
In an address to the nation, King Abdullah
expressed pride in Jordanians’ perseverance and their ability to accomplish
great achievements, commending the role of army and security agencies in
safeguarding the homeland.
Following is the English translation of the
speech:
“In the name of God, the Compassionate, the
Merciful
Prayers and peace be upon our Prophet Mohammad,
My fellow Jordanians,
Peace, God’s mercy, and blessings be upon you.
This is Jordan on its seventy-sixth
Independence Day, and I am pleased to wish all Jordanians a happy Independence
Day, as they celebrate this occasion for the first time in our dear nation’s
second centennial.
Jordan’s legacy of struggle and devotion is
the journey of all Jordanians — soldiers, workers, farmers, capable in all
fields, and builders of pioneering national institutions.
Jordan, a safe haven to all those seeking refuge, continues to uphold the responsibility stemming from the Hashemite Custodianship of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem
We proudly celebrate Jordan’s Independence.
Jordan, the country that has withstood challenges, staying true to the legacy
of the ancestors, and remaining steadfast in defense of its land and people,
while safeguarding human dignity, freedom, and rights. Jordan continues to
stand by the Arab nation and its causes, foremost of which is the right of the
Palestinian people to establish their independent state on their national soil.
Jordan, a safe haven to all those seeking refuge, continues to uphold the
responsibility stemming from the Hashemite Custodianship of Islamic and
Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
Over a century, Jordan has not deviated from
its principles, while keeping abreast of developments and advancing forward in
fulfilling its people’s aspirations for modernization and change. Jordan is
confident, stable, and secure, with the unity of its people and its formidable
army and security agencies, as they safeguard the homeland, the people, and
national achievements.
In a world witnessing unprecedented political
and economic crises, Jordan has strived for decades to contain any
repercussions on its national security, capitalizing on its international
reputation and standing, as well as its keenness on bolstering ties with its
Arab brethren to build a system that fulfills the requirements of economic
security as a basis for the stability and prosperity of communities.
Brothers and sisters,
In the coming days, we will be launching an integrated economic vision for the years ahead, which will be a comprehensive point of reference.
We have opened a new chapter of progress and
modernization, with the completion of a system of legislation related to
political modernization. And we will embark on an important transitional phase
to build partisan and parliamentary life, paving the way to platform-based
campaigning to serve Jordanians under the umbrella of strong legislative and
executive institutions, and a state rooted in the rule of law on all, without
discrimination or favoritism.
The new Jordan will belong to the young
generations. They will chart the path forward, with their strong determination
and knowledge, and their openness to the future and global development trends,
which wait for no one.
The political modernization system provides
our youth with the opportunity to contribute to building partisan life and
political participation, overcoming past fears, in light of legislation that
safeguards their rights and paves the way forward to effecting change.
My fellow Jordanians,
The path to modernization is not complete
without a strong economy that increases growth rates and creates job
opportunities. Therefore, in the coming days, we will be launching an integrated
economic vision for the years ahead, which will be a comprehensive point of
reference.
And before the end of the month, the
government will work to finalize a program to develop the public sector, aimed
primarily at enhancing the level of services offered to citizens, streamlining
bureaucratic procedures, bolstering workforce efficiency, and advancing the
e-government program.
We look forward to ending the activation of the Defense Law in the upcoming months, in order to turn the page on the COVID pandemic
Moving forward simultaneously on the three
tracks of modernization and reform is a prerequisite to achieving the desired goals.
Economic progress is not possible without prudent and efficient administration.
And the political and democratic modernization track cannot achieve its targets
without improving citizens’ living standards, ending poverty and unemployment,
and providing job opportunities for thousands of youth.
As we strive to launch a new phase for our
national economy, we look forward to ending the activation of the Defense Law
in the upcoming months, in order to turn the page on the COVID pandemic—which
has left tremendous global repercussions in its wake—and start a new chapter of
achievements and progress.
My dear brothers and sisters,
Jordanians deserve the very best—always. And
it is our duty, as officials and institutions, to exert our utmost efforts to
translate this agenda of modernization into a tangible reality with a direct
impact on citizens’ quality and standards of living.
Jordan continues to stand by the Arab nation and its causes, foremost of which is the right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state on their national soil
Once again, I congratulate all the sons and
daughters of our nation throughout the country on this dear occasion, stressing
pride in each and every one of them, and confidence in their determination and
ability to accomplish the greatest achievements, especially the servicemen and
women of our armed forces and security agencies, who safeguard the homeland and
its progress.
Peace, God's mercy and blessings be upon you.”
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