Jordan is safe and stable, said King Abdullah II of Jordan on Wednesday.
The country has again emerged stronger than ever after managing to nip all strife in the bud. Addressing the nation, King Abdullah II of Jordan, said that he opted to settle the matter with his brother, Prince Hamzah, and resolve things within the Hashemite family.
King Abdullah II said that his brother, Hamzah, pledged before the royal family to remain committed to the nation’s King, constitution and to put its interests above any other consideration.
“Prince Hamzah is with his family at his palace under my protection and care,” King Abdullah said.
Dubai: Prince Hamza bin Al Hussein has affirmed his loyalty to King Abdullah II of Jordan and commitment to Jordan’s constitution and its national interests, the Royal Hashemite Court said on Monday.
In a letter of loyalty he signed, Prince Hamza stressed his commitment to the Hashemite family’s approach and underlined the need to stand by King Abdullah’s in his efforts to protect Jordan and its national interests.
He vowed to remain loyal to the King and committed to Jordan’s constitution, the court said in a statement.
The letter of loyalty by Prince Hamza came after King Abdullah had tasked his uncle, Prince Al Hassan bin Talal, to handle the issue with the Prince, following Saturday’s arrests and the involvement of Prince Hamza in actions and activities that may target the country’s security and stability.
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Amman: Jordan, a former British protectorate, is seen as a key Western ally and anchor of stability in the Middle East.
With few natural resources and now hosting large numbers of Syrian refugees, it is heavily dependent on international loans and foreign aid.
Here are some key facts about the country:
Monarchy from Mecca
Jordan’s royal family, the Hashemite dynasty, traditionally ruled over Islam’s holy city of Mecca and shares a common ancestor with the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).
Though the fall of the Ottoman empire allowed the Hashemites to temporarily rule over Syria, Iraq, the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia and the West Bank, today they retain power only in the kingdom of Jordan.