Amman — German Ambassador to Jordan Dr. Bertram von Moltke affirmed the depth and longstanding nature of the Jordanian-German partnership, stressing that his country “will stand by Jordan and continue to stand by it,” supporting its resilience in confronting regional challenges and the modernization process led by His Majesty King Abdullah II. He also praised Jordan’s role in hosting refugees and providing them with a safe haven despite its limited resources.
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Speaking at a reception hosted by the German Embassy on the occasion of Germany’s National Day, “Unity Day,” on Monday evening, the ambassador said the resilience Jordan has demonstrated over decades in confronting regional crises reminded him of Germany’s own experience. He stressed that “innovation is the engine of resilience,” adding that strengthening the Kingdom’s ability to confront challenges requires strong partnerships, foremost among them the partnership with Germany.
The ambassador, whose remarks were attended by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Nancy Namrouqa, along with members of the diplomatic corps, government and Parliament, business leaders, civil society representatives, journalists and media professionals, stressed that “resilience needs partners.” He said Germany was proud to be a partner to Jordan and had “stood and will continue to stand by Jordan.”
He reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s resilience and the implementation of the Royal modernization vision, stressing the continuation of the partnership between the two countries.
The ambassador recalled Germany’s experience in overcoming the divisions and challenges imposed by the Cold War and ultimately achieving unity. He noted that his country had spent decades on the front line between East and West, before the will of the people and their determination to break free from dictatorship led to the fall of the Berlin Wall without a single shot being fired, paving the way for German reunification.
He said this experience embodied “resilience” as “the ability and determination to keep going, regardless of obstacles.” He then turned to Jordan’s experience, saying he saw “this same kind of resilience” in the Kingdom, whose people had faced numerous challenges since the establishment of the state and even before, while continuing their journey despite the crises and conflicts surrounding the region.
He said the fall of the Berlin Wall was not the result of a military confrontation, but rather of the “power of peaceful courage,” a message he said was particularly relevant amid the challenges facing the region and the world today.
The ambassador explained that Germany’s National Day commemorates a decisive moment in history, when the will of the people and their determination to free themselves from dictatorship brought down the wall that divided a city, a country and a continent. He noted that the moment “did not witness a single shot being fired,” but was preceded by peaceful courage that led to the reunification of Germany on Oct. 3, 1990.
He said Germany was at the time situated on the front line between East and West and divided between external powers, living with the certainty that a transformation of the Cold War into a hot war would turn it into a battlefield. He said Brandt faced the challenges of his time with what could today be described as “resilience” the steadfast ability and determination to continue despite obstacles.
He stressed that Jordan’s ability to overcome these challenges, along with its compassion and deeply rooted traditions of hospitality, enabled the Kingdom to receive Palestinians who were forced to flee during the Nakba and subsequent wars and to share its limited resources with them.
He noted that the same resilience enabled Jordan to host Syrians, Iraqis, Yemenis and others, providing them with a safe haven amid instability and chronic conflicts in the region.
The ambassador stressed that many of those who found safety in Jordan later contributed to building the “strong and proud country” it is today. He thanked the Jordanian people, saying: “Thank you for your resilience, thank you for your compassion and open hearts, and thank you for continuing to provide shelter to those in need despite the challenges this entails.”
On the regional situation, the ambassador said his heart remained heavy over the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, stressing that “the humanitarian suffering there is unbearable.”
He praised Jordan’s continued humanitarian efforts, describing them as actions reflecting “great compassion,” and noted that Germany was proud to have contributed to these efforts through airdrops and substantial financial assistance.
However, he added that while such aid provides relief, it “only treats the symptoms rather than addressing the root cause,” stressing the need to address the roots of the conflict at a time when “ideology often takes precedence over humanity.”
The ambassador cited remarks by His Majesty King Abdullah II, saying: “Some things require our immediate attention, others require sustained attention, but injustice requires both.”
He called on the international community to confront the injustice witnessed around the world and work to resolve the roots of conflicts rather than merely managing them, saying this requires the will and, above all, “the courage of all sides to begin saying: enough.”
The ambassador then turned to the future, stressing that National Day is not only about the past but also provides an opportunity to look ahead.
He referred to the “Innovation Day” event hosted by the embassy, saying he met Jordanian young people whose creativity and passion for their causes were “truly inspiring.” He described these young people, with their visions and ideas, as “the engineers of tomorrow.”
He stressed that “innovation is the engine of resilience,” calling for continued support for young people’s talents and creativity.
In this context, the ambassador invited attendees to see more Jordanian creativity on Oct. 17 and 18 at his residence as part of the second edition of “Contemporary Jordan,” which will showcase the work of around 30 contemporary Jordanian artists, both men and women.
The ambassador thanked the embassy team and everyone who contributed to organizing its events, noting the efforts made over recent weeks to organize three consecutive events: Innovation Day, Germany’s National Day and “Contemporary Jordan.”
Resource: Al-Ghad. Reporting: Iman Al-Fares
