International
media outlets' interest in His Majesty King Abdullah's current
visit to the US
comes as no surprise, as this interest has always been there. However, this
particular visit is under a brighter spotlight due to the significant and
game-changing developments surrounding it at the local and regional levels, and
the flurry of diplomacy Amman was engaged in ahead of the visit.
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Signs of this new reality were there before His Majesty started the visit.
King Abdullah will be the first regional leader to meet US President Joe Biden,
whose positive and assertive position on the "sedition" plot, which targeted
the stability and security of Jordan, was historic and sent waves of relief
among us to which the country emerged stronger and abler to address its
challenges.
Those who see Jordan as a country in crisis should read the Washington Post,
the Guardian, CNN, BBC, or the dozens of other respected global media outlets
that covered the so-called “sedition case,” as editors there are aware of the
significance of our country and the interest of their readers and viewers in
news from our part of the world.
Global media is also watching for words to be uttered by His Majesty and Biden
regarding the Palestinian issue, following their meeting on July 19, which is
also the first meeting for the new US president with an Arab leader, as the US
and the world have started to recover from COVID-19.
The world will also keep an eye on imminent statements from key US figures
within the administration, along with Capitol Hill leaders, all of whom the
King is scheduled to meet.
Let's not forget that the talks come in the aftermath of the formation of a new
government in Israel and the silence of voices that wanted to sideline Jordan
and its influential role in the making of a future peace deal for the region.
The interesting part in this is that the current US administration knows very
well that Jordan has taken a firm position and fought fiercely for the
legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and the Hashemite custodianship of holy
sites in Jerusalem, looking existential threats in the face, for the prosperity
of all.
Much happened before the visit, fitting the historic role of Jordan as the defender
of the interests of Arab brethren. King Abdullah met with Palestinian President
Mahmoud Abbas, contact was made with the new Israeli leaders, and the King
visited Baghdad, where he met with Iraqi leaders and also held talks with
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi. The tripartite economic
integration that kicked off with the Baghdad Summit can be the catalyst for
peace and prosperity in the region.
Moreover, the Kingdom's diplomacy is in full gear, as if in a race against time
to seize the opportunity at hand. There are confirmed reports that Jordan has
been in contact with Hamas leaders, and unconfirmed reports with Syria, which
is at the core of US interest in the region in the coming stages.
Tomorrow will be a different day for Jordan, which will come out of this with a
strong diplomatic win and a new, larger regional role guided by its own values.
In partnership with a wise man behind the helm at the White House, Jordan will
remerge as a relentless seeker of peace and a country eager to help neighbors
build their future as part of a new regional reality where everyone is a
winner.
For a country to be a proactive player and a hub of influence, has nothing to
do with geographical area and per capita income. It is about leadership. And
His Majesty has always succeeded in gaining the world's respect and the
attention of influential decision-makers, including the international media.
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