Amman: Deputizing for Her Royal Highness Princess Rym Ali, Government Communication Minister and official government spokesperson, Mohammad Al-Momani, patronized the annual conference of the Model United Nations (MUN) Club at the Orthodox National School. He emphasized that engaging young people in public affairs and policy making is crucial for enhancing political and social stability, improving public decision-making quality, and creating more sustainable policies.
According to Jordan News Agency, Al-Momani highlighted that Jordan's demographic is youthful, with the nation's youth distinguished by their awareness, global connectivity, and understanding of public decision-making frameworks. He called for a shift in perspective, recognizing youth as active partners in shaping and developing policies, rather than just policy beneficiaries.
Al-Momani stressed that involving qualified youth in public life broadens participation and elevates public discourse through understanding, accountability, and presenting alternatives. Such engagement, he noted, strengthens trust in institutions, promotes constructive criticism oriented towards reform, and reinforces a national dialogue grounded in knowledge and responsibility.
He emphasized that student participation in Model United Nations conferences is more than a symbolic activity; it serves as early training in public service by fostering understanding of balancing interests, managing differences, and navigating political realities. This experience provides young people with deeper political insights.
Al-Momani explained that states protect their interests and stability through an integrated set of tools, including diplomatic, political, and media instruments, with military options as a last resort. These experiences help develop a politically conscious mindset that values effective, lawful use of diverse tools within a national interest framework.
He noted that youth involved in these models gain essential skills in official, political, and diplomatic language, contributing to a rational, fact-based public discourse. On digital media, Al-Momani affirmed the necessity of state sovereignty in the digital sphere and the collective responsibility to understand media's influence on public opinion.
Al-Momani stressed the importance of framing youth engagement on digital platforms responsibly to strengthen the national narrative and turn these platforms into spaces for constructive dialogue. He also highlighted the Jordanian family's role in building youth awareness and responsibility, emphasizing a supportive family and educational environment for political empowerment.
Concluding his remarks, Al-Momani stated that Jordan's stability and resilience are due to wise leadership, strong institutions, and investment in its people. He underscored that involving youth in policy thinking and formulation is a strategic choice for preserving political and social stability.
Principal of the Orthodox National School Mai Al-Qassous outlined the Model United Nations Club's objectives, which aim to build youth capacities and empower students with cognitive and analytical skills, conflict-resolution methods, and approaches to addressing challenges.
The closing ceremony featured presentations by participants showcasing their experiences and knowledge gained from the issues discussed, along with opportunities for students to propose solutions to challenges in line with the Model United Nations framework for addressing global and regional issues.