King, Queen and Crown Prince attend national event marking Silver Jubilee

• His Majesty delivers address to the nation, says Jordanians earned global respect for their stances, principles, humanity, noble values
• King says past 25 years have abounded with achievements
• Event highlights Jordan’s achievements throughout a quarter of a century

AMMAN — Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania, and HRH Crown Prince Hussein on Sunday attended the national event marking the Silver Jubilee, held on the 25th Accession to the Throne Day.

On this national occasion, His Majesty delivered an address to the nation, stressing that Jordanians have earned global respect for their stances, principles, humanity and noble values.

The King said the past twenty-five years have abounded with achievements.

“I am proud to be Jordanian; for Jordan is achievement during the harshest of circumstances, perseverance during the most difficult of times, and standing firm by what is right during the toughest of situations,” His Majesty added.

The King stressed that the Jordanian identity is and will always remain a source of strength that brings all Jordanians together in the face of danger.

“This is the Jordan to which we belong, the Jordan we built together,” His Majesty said.

Upon Their Majesties’ arrival to the event venue surrounded by the Red Motorcade, the national anthem was played and Royal Jordanian Air Force fighter jets conducted a fly-past

Around 9,000 Jordanians attended the event, including members of the Royal family, senior officials and officers, and diplomats from Arab and foreign countries.

The event highlighted Jordan’s achievements throughout a quarter of a century, through a military parade by the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) and security agencies, showcasing the latest developments in these national institutions, reflecting the high professionalism and commitment of its personnel.

Around 3,200 personnel from all military and security formations and units marched before the stands.

The military parade also showcased various JAF vehicles, including tanks, cannons, and other weapons recently introduced to service, as well as defence machinery manufactured by the Jordan Design and Development Bureau, along with air shows by the Royal Jordanian Air Force, and free falling paratroopers.

The JAF musical band also performed at the event.

During the event, His Majesty and the attendees saluted border guards and anti-terrorism troops, as well as cadres who participated in airdrops to Gaza and worked at the field hospitals in the strip, in recognition of their efforts, and their role in safeguarding Jordan’s stability.

The event also featured cultural and folklore segments representing all governorates performed by over 1000 young men and women, with 12 floats representing each governorate.

A group of young Jordanians performed the Silver Jubilee anthem and another national song composed for the occasion.