Aqaba:The Aqaba Governorate Council convened an extensive dialogue session on Monday evening to deliberate on the key messages of the Speech from the Throne, delivered by His Majesty King Abdullah II at the commencement of the third ordinary session of the 20th Parliament.
According to Jordan News Agency, the session gathered representatives from official, public, political, and youth sectors, along with academics and individuals interested in public affairs. Musa Dardasawi, Chairman of the Aqaba Governorate Council Committee, highlighted that the Speech from the Throne acts as a national roadmap, establishing priorities and charting the direction for the upcoming phase. He emphasized the necessity of advancing beyond mere analysis toward meaningful dialogue, public participation, and the creation of practical ideas and solutions.
The session aimed to create an inclusive platform for various opinions and perspectives, with the intent of transforming discussion outcomes into initiatives that can be effectively monitored and implemented. This requires coordinated efforts from public institutions, the private sector, political parties, civil society organizations, and young people. The event began with Dardasawi inviting attendees to observe a minute of silence and recite Al-Fatiha in honor of Corporal Jawad Salaytah and others who lost their lives in service to the nation.
Participants explored the primary themes of the Speech from the Throne, emphasizing political, economic, and administrative modernization, water security, national unity, and increased community involvement. They also considered the implications of the King's directives on national efforts, underscoring the significance of promoting constructive disagreement, enhancing dialogue, political and parliamentary pluralism, and building consensus with the public interest as a priority.
Water security challenges were identified as a major concern, with a call to expedite strategic projects and develop sustainable water resource management solutions to support development, investment, and economic modernization. Discussions also touched upon the Palestinian cause, reaffirming its centrality in Jordan's stance, and the King's ongoing efforts to advocate for Palestinian rights and protect holy sites in Jerusalem.
The dialogue further highlighted national unity and the fight against extremism, particularly in response to recent events in Hamoud village in Karak and the death of Corporal Salaytah. Participants stressed the importance of fostering inclusive citizenship, enhancing public awareness, maintaining social cohesion, and standing united with state institutions to safeguard the Kingdom's security and stability.