- PM: We have refused to be a battleground, nor have we served as a launching pad for attacks against any party; we have not threatened any party or deployed militias to threaten or attack anyone.

- PM: Our country is strong under its wise Hashemite leadership, its valiant Arab army, its security agencies, and its people, who built this nation despite all the wars, crises, and challenges.

- PM: Jordan’s efforts, under the leadership of His Majesty the King, continue to emphasize the necessity of diplomatic solutions, achieving a comprehensive de-escalation, and reaching an agreement that ends the war and guarantees the security of Arab states that have been attacked by Iran, as the foundation for the security and stability of the region and the world.

- PM: We prioritize Jordan’s interests above all else.

- PM: From the very first days of this war, we have taken proactive measures to ensure the continuity of supply and the uninterrupted functioning of the economy, as well as the availability of strategic reserves and a steady supply of all necessities.

- PM: We will impose the strictest penalties possible, under the law, on violators and hoarders of goods, including fines of up to JD10,000, as well as the closure of violating establishments and imprisonment.

- PM: Our airspace remains open, and Royal Jordanian continues to operate flights to destinations around the world.

- PM: We will not fully pass on the global rise in fuel prices at this stage, so as not to further harm our national economy or our citizens, and the costs will be recouped gradually once prices stabilize.

- PM: We will take a series of decisions to support the tourism sector tp counter the war’s impact and will continuously explore ways to protect this sector.

- PM: This war will end sooner or later, and the challenge before us is how to emerge from it stronger as Jordan, and as Arab countries united and working together, capable of joint action, so that we can strengthen our strategic, security, and economic resilience.

Amman, March 29 (Petra) -- Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan said that the country is facing a regional war with global repercussions that have a tangible impact on all countries, near and far.

During a Cabinet session on Sunbday, the prime minister affirmed that, from the first day, Jordan refused to be an arena for war, was not a launching platform for attacks against any party, and did not threaten any party or employ militias to threaten or attack anyone.

He also stressed that the country is strong with its wise Hashemite leadership, its valiant Arab army, its security agencies, and its people who built this nation despite all wars, crises and challenges.

"Over the past 25 years, we have witnessed major wars and crises in the region. Protecting the stability of this country has been, and will remain, a priority above all else. Our national economy has demonstrated resilience, flexibility and an ability to adapt that has distinguished Jordan in particular, enabling it to withstand all challenges, and all those who bet against Jordan have lost," the prime minister said.

He added that the armed forces and security agencies continue to repel harm and carry out their duties to protect Jordan’s skies, land and sovereignty, and to prevent all attacks. "This is their commitment. They are a source of reassurance and a point of pride for His Majesty the King and all Jordanians. We salute their tremendous efforts as they confronted hundreds of drones and missiles that targeted this nation," he said.

The prime minister said that the King had warned of the seriousness of this war and its repercussions for the region, noting that Jordan’s efforts under His Majesty’s leadership continue to emphasize the need for diplomatic solutions, achieving a comprehensive de-escalation, and reaching an agreement that ends the war and guarantees the security of Arab countries that have been subjected to attacks from Iran, as a basis for the security and stability of the region and the world.

He added, "Everything that is happening will come at the expense of our region if we do not act as a unified Arab front that cooperates and supports one another."

The prime minister stressed that the focus remains on Jordan’s interests first and foremost.

He noted that since the early days of the war, the government has taken pre-emptive measures to ensure the sustainability of supply, the uninterrupted functioning of the economy, and the availability of strategic reserves and continuous provision of all essential needs.

During the first month of the crisis, he said, the government ensured that no measures were taken that would hinder economic activity or the private sector, while avoiding any harm to the economy or impact on economic indicators that had improved in recent months, with the aim of building on and strengthening these gains despite regional challenges.

The prime minister said meetings were held with various stakeholders in both the public and private sectors, and the government adopted a set of decisions and measures to ensure the sustainability of supply chains and price stability, noting that these decisions were successful and necessary at the current stage.

He added that developments are being monitored, particularly to ensure market stability, with the necessary legal measures being taken to protect citizens as needed, noting that the biggest threat lies in rising prices.

The objective of the pre-emptive measures, he said, is to prevent any market imbalances, ensure continuity of supply chains, stabilize prices, prevent monopolistic practices, and take the necessary decisions to address any obstacles facing the commercial and industrial sectors in light of emerging challenges.

The prime minister affirmed that the government will provide support to military and civilian consumer corporations to ensure the availability of required quantities of essential and subsidized goods at appropriate prices for Jordanian citizens.

He said that the government may resort to setting price ceilings for essential goods due to unjustified increases that exceed the actual cost of products by significant margins.

The government is also monitoring available stock levels, maintaining supply chains, and intervening when necessary through direct imports by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and military and civilian institutions, he added.

He said the government will impose the strictest possible penalties under the law on violators and hoarders, including fines of up to JD10,000, closure of offending establishments, and in some cases imprisonment, depending on the violations related to hoarding and opportunistic practices under current conditions.

The prime minister stressed that strategic reserves of goods and energy are secure and sufficient for extended periods. Aqaba Port is operating at full capacity and high efficiency, receiving ships as usual, and has become a source of confidence for several Arab countries that have begun to rely on it to secure goods and supplies.

He said precautionary alternative measures have been put in place for land transport, including the use of ports in friendly Arab countries on the Mediterranean Sea should the crisis continue or prolong, to facilitate imports and exports at the lowest possible cost.

Jordan’s airspace remains open, and Royal Jordanian Airlines continues to operate flights worldwide, he added.

The prime minister said the main challenge is the sharp global increase in energy prices, noting that the government has adopted a clear policy to deal with the issue based on gradually reflecting global prices locally, in a way that preserves the sustainability of economic sectors and limits the direct impact on citizens as a result of the war.

"We will not fully pass on the global increase in fuel prices at this stage, in order to contain the repercussions of this war and prevent greater harm to our national economy and citizens. Costs will be compensated gradually after prices stabilize," he said.

He noted that Jordan is facing the energy price crisis from a significantly different position compared to the 2011–2013 crisis following the disruption of Egyptian gas supplies, as the country has diversified its energy sources through liquefied gas imports, reliance on oil shale and renewable energy, and the development of gas facilities in Risha. Despite this, he said, the monthly cost of the war on the energy and electricity sectors is substantial, exceeding 150 million dinars in the past month.

The prime minister said the government will take a set of decisions to support the tourism sector in facing the impact of the war, adding that efforts to protect the sector are ongoing.

"As we have pledged, crises and challenges will not deter us from proceeding with the implementation of our national strategic projects and programs. We are determined to complete them without delay, to the extent possible under the current circumstances," he said.

Among these projects, he said, is the National Water Carrier project, which has reached advanced stages of financial close expected next month, as well as railway projects linking Aqaba ports with Shidiya, Ma’an and the potash facilities, with agreements expected to be signed next month.

The prime minister said the war underscores the importance of Arab cooperation in transport, trade, logistics and joint industries amid current challenges.

"Today, Jordan is viewed by countries in the region as a supply and logistics hub. We are holding discussions to build partnerships with Arab and friendly countries in this regard, and we seek to expand opportunities for joint manufacturing with sister Arab countries in sectors such as agriculture, technology, and cooperation in the use of ports and rail connectivity, among others," he said.

He concluded by saying, "This war will end sooner or later. The challenge before us is how to emerge from it stronger as Jordan, and as Arab countries that are united and capable of joint action, in order to strengthen our strategic, security and economic resilience."

//Petra// AF

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