King attends ceremony marking 79th Independence Day (photos)
Ammon News - His Majesty King Abdullah II, accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, attended the ceremony to mark Jordan's 79th Independence Day, held on Sunday at Al Husseiniya Palace.
During the ceremony, attended by His Royal Highness Prince Hashem bin Abdullah II, heads of authorities delivered speeches expressing deep pride in Jordan and highlighting the significance of the occasion, which serves to reaffirm Jordanians' devotion to their homeland, and their determination to support its continued advancement under the Hashemite leadership.
The prime minister, Senate president, House of Representatives speaker, and president of the Judicial Council expressed pride in the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army and security agencies for their role in safeguarding the Kingdom.
They also emphasised Jordanians' steadfast support for the Hashemite leadership in defending Arab causes, and supporting Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as safeguarding Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
Royal family members, senior officials and officers, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives of political parties, civil society organisations, and professional associations attended the ceremony.
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