AMMAN — His Majesty
King Abdullah, the Supreme
Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, on Tuesday saluted all army
personnel through the JAF Radio Station, on the occasion of the 66th
anniversary of the Arabization of army leadership, according to a Royal Court
statement.
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During a visit to the radio station, King Abdullah
said the impact of the late King Hussein’s decision to Arabize the army’s
leadership “still resonates in our hearts and minds”.
His Majesty King Abdullah, visits the Armed Forces Radio and, in a broadcast message, expresses pride on the 66th anniversary of the Arabization of the army leadership. (Photos: Royal Court)
His Majesty extended his congratulations to
Jordanians, and the personnel of
JAF and security agencies on this occasion,
stressing that Jordan will stand firmly against all attempts to undermine its
stability and security.
The King, accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown
Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, also visited JAF headquarters, and was
received by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Hneiti,
General Intelligence Department Director Maj. Gen. Ahmad Husni, Public Security
Directorate Director Maj. Gen. Hussein Hawatmeh, and senior officers.
During a meeting with the chairman of the joint
chiefs of staff, directors of security agencies, and senior officers, the King
discussed several issues related to JAF and security agencies.
His Majesty
highlighted the important role of JAF and security agencies, and their
professionalism in safeguarding Jordan’s borders and maintaining security and
stability, stressing the need to equip the armed forces with the latest
technology.
Turning to the Arabization of JAF leadership, the
King said it was a major milestone in the history of the Arab Army, which has
proven itself at the regional and international levels, for its professionalism
and competency.
For his part, Maj. Gen. Hneiti said the Arabization
of JAF leadership started a new phase in the history of the armed forces,
underlining the achievements of the army and security agencies the first
centennial of the Jordanian state.
Hneiti reaffirmed that JAF has witnessed remarkable
advancement under King Abdullah’s leadership, in terms of organization,
equipment, training, operations, logistics and human resources.
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