BRUSSELS – On Thursday, NATO intensified its support for
five partner countries, including Jordan, as part of a defense
capacity-building package, reaffirming its commitment to bolstering Jordan's
counterterrorism endeavors, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
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In its 2023 report, NATO underscored the heightened
cooperation with Jordan, along with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mauritania,
Moldova, and Tunisia. The focus areas encompass strategic-level training and
education in counterterrorism, small arms and light weapons, strategic
communications, and combating terrorist use of the internet. Additionally,
maritime aspects of counterterrorism have been emphasized.
A significant step in this collaboration is NATO's
establishment of a liaison office in Amman. This office aims to enhance the
partnership and bilateral ties between the alliance and Jordanian authorities
and serves as a crucial link between NATO and key stakeholders in the region.
Throughout 2023, NATO has been actively enhancing Jordan's
security and defense capabilities, promoting flexibility, interoperability, and
support for reforms within the armed forces. The defense and security
capacity-building initiative has further bolstered NATO's support for Jordan's
counterterrorism efforts.
In January 2023, NATO conducted the first course in
counterterrorism in collaboration with Jordan's Military Center for Counter Terrorism
and Extremism (MCCTE), affiliated with the Jordanian Armed Forces—Arab Army
(JAF). This training adhered to NATO's reference methodology for
counterterrorism.
Moreover, in May 2023, the Royal Navy Force in Aqaba, under
JAF, hosted a workshop supported by NATO, gathering NATO allies and
international organizations to discuss Jordanian maritime security.
Jordan's institutional relations with NATO date back to 1995
when it joined the Mediterranean Dialogue (MD) initiative, aiming to enhance
NATO's partnership with Mediterranean nations for security and stability
coordination.
Javier Colomina, NATO's Deputy Assistant Secretary-General
for Political Affairs & Security Policy, highlighted the robust bilateral
relations, emphasizing the recent reinforcement of support for Jordan,
including assistance in counterterrorism, cybersecurity enhancement, and crisis
management. Colomina also underscored the significance of His Majesty's visit
to NATO headquarters in Brussels, confirming the strength and depth of the
bilateral relationship.
During a meeting on November 6, 2023, His Majesty engaged in
discussions with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on NATO's partnership
with Amman and regional security challenges, including the situation in Gaza.
Colomina noted that the defense capacity-building package
with Jordan, initiated in 2014, has been renewed in 2017 and 2021, exemplifying
the strong relationship between NATO and the Kingdom, providing a practical
platform for increased cooperation.
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