Amman, June 8 (Petra) – Senate President Faisal Fayez said on Monday that as Jordanians celebrates His Majesty King Abdullah II's accession to the throne, they recall an ongoing journey of giving, achievement, pride and glory under his leadership.

Since his accession to the throne, His Majesty has carried the Hashemite banner with competence, high aspirations, and boundless ambition, leading Jordan towards great accomplishments, he said.

"His Majesty has pursued the legacy of Hashemite kings, spearheading the march of construction, development, and modernization across all its political, economic, and administrative dimensions," he said in a press release by the Senate.

"This aims to enhance political and party life, achieve programmatic parliamentary governments, overcome economic challenges, attract investments, empower women and youth, provide the best services to citizens, and build a Jordan capable of facing the challenges of the region with unwavering courage and determination," he said.

Since assuming his constitutional powers and ascending the throne, His Majesty has continued his efforts to solidify Jordan's role on both the Arab and international stages, he said.

Thanks to his wisdom and political acumen, Jordan has become a pivotal regional state, having won significant international respect, said Fayez.

"On this momentous anniversary, we in the Senate renew allegiance and pledge to His Majesty to continue standing behind his wise leadership and support his positions and great efforts for the advancement and progress of our nation," he added.

The Senate head also noted that His Majesty remained a staunch supporter of the Arab and Islamic nation, following in the footsteps of Hashemite leaders in defending pan-Arab causes, foremost of which is the Palestinian issue. His endeavors have continued through international platforms and various meetings with world leaders to stop the brutal Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank, and to enable the Palestinian people to exercise their legitimate rights, he added.

Fayez said the Hashemite custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem is a historical and religious Hashemite legacy. For this reason, His Majesty has continued to maintain this legacy, protecting the holy shrines and preventing their Judaization or any alteration to their legal and historical status quo, he added.

His Majesty's accession to the throne will remain a cherished moment in Jordan's history, a day Jordanians recall his tireless efforts and unwavering dedication to establishing the foundations of progress and stability, he said, reiterating the pledge of allegiance to the King.

//Petra//SS