Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Monem Al-Awdat, affirmed that despite the numerous challenges and pressures surrounding it, Jordan has consistently proven over the decades to be a strong and cohesive state, drawing its resilience from the awareness and loyalty of its people, the wisdom of its leadership, and the strength of its national institutions, which have withstood many storms.
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During his meeting with the President and members of the “Elite Forum” at the ministry, Al-Awdat reiterated Jordan’s unwavering stance towards its Palestinian brothers in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Despite the surrounding challenges, Jordan continues to provide humanitarian, medical, and relief aid to the people of Gaza—a position that reflects the authenticity of the Jordanian state and its deep moral and national commitment.
He emphasized that the Arab region is undergoing an unprecedented phase, particularly the brutal and systematic aggression on the Gaza Strip, which targets both people and infrastructure in a manner unmatched in ancient or modern history.
Al-Awdat pointed out that Jordan is currently the target of suspicious smear campaigns aimed at questioning its national stance and undermining its regional role and credibility. These attacks require heightened awareness and caution, and call for strengthening society against populist rhetoric and deliberate misinformation driven by hostile entities that wish no good for either Palestine or Jordan.
He stressed that the burden falls on political elites and opinion leaders to guide public discourse responsibly, promoting a culture of consensus over exclusion, and dialogue over polarization.
Al-Awdat also underscored the importance of overcoming all obstacles to continue the comprehensive modernization project, foremost of which is political modernization, describing it as a national project that reflects a sincere desire to build a mature democratic life based on effective participation, pluralism, and respect for opposing views.
President of the Forum, Mahmoud Al-Dabbas, explained that the forum—comprised of elite figures from various ideological and intellectual backgrounds across Jordanian society—has engaged with decision-makers to examine areas of weakness and amplify achievements, all in pursuit of the nation’s supreme interests.
Forum members also discussed key internal and external challenges facing Jordan, emphasizing the need to fortify the internal front. Among the topics addressed were:
The role of political parties in highlighting economic challenges, particularly unemployment.
The need to expand citizen participation and develop electoral behavior.
The importance of legislation in enabling greater representation of women and youth in Parliament.
An evaluation of the most recent elections and their outcomes.
Members also stressed the importance of protecting and empowering civil society institutions and professional unions, viewing them as crucial to the Ministry’s goals and its role as a bridge between the legislative and executive branches in realizing the core objectives of political modernization.
