King to address nation on Sunday

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah will address the nation on Sunday during the national event held to mark the Silver Jubilee, held on the 25th Accession to the Throne Day.

His Majesty will highlight Jordan’s achievements with the determination of its sons and daughters, and their efforts in advancing the nation’s progress and prosperity over the course of a quarter of a century, according to a Royal Court statement. 

The national event, which will be held at the King Hussein Business Park, is scheduled to start at 6pm.

The Kingdom on Sunday celebrates the 25th anniversary of His Majesty's coronation.

Proclaimed the King on February 7, 1999, His Majesty embarked on major reforms that cover political, social, economic and administrative spheres.

Since assumption of his constitutional powers, His Majesty has paid careful attention to the Jordanian State with a focus on improving citizens' standard of living and making the country a home for trade, investment, leadership and creativity.

The King's commitment to reforming the country's economy was among his highest priorities. Jordan was incorporated into the world economy through agreements with various economic blocs, and creating broader aspects of excellence, achievement, creativity and self-reliance.

Thanks to King Abdullah's great efforts, Jordan received the attention of investors, employers and large companies, leading to the Kingdom’s status as a home for trade and investment, and a venue for numerous global economic forums, notably the World Economic Forum.

The King’s insightful economic vision charges the public and private sectors with taking on the serious responsibilities of transforming the national economy’s challenges into opportunities by attracting more foreign investment and encouraging the expansion of local investments to provide jobs for Jordanians and improve the living conditions of citizens.

His Majesty adopted the concept of transforming challenges into opportunities by promoting the power of Jordan’s human resources and service sectors in the international arena. 

All these reforms, which the King described as an “ongoing modernisation process”, have led to transformational developments in political life, economy, education, technology, among others. 

King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, also attaches great importance to the army and various security apparatuses, as well as improving conditions for their personnel.

As part of the Hashemite Custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem and under the leadership of King Abdullah, Jordan continues to perform its historical and religious role in preserving these sites. His Majesty also devotes his efforts to stress the centrality of the Palestinian issue and the significance of realising a just and comprehensive peace according to the two-state solution. 

The King also exerts efforts to find political solutions to regional crises and support stability in the Middle East.