Kingdom will remain steadfast under His Majesty’s leadership — Tarawneh

AMMAN — Lower House Speaker Atef Tarawneh on Friday reiterated that Jordanians are “rallying behind the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah” in the fight against coronavirus in the Kingdom.

In a tweet following His Majesty’s address to the nation, Tarawneh wrote that the people will remain “the best source of support to the country’s army, security bodies and national institutions”, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

He added that the Kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty, “will remain steadfast”, expressing hope that these difficult times “will disappear with the help of God”.

King Abdullah, in an address to the nation on Friday, said that Jordanians are giants among nations because they achieve great things in the toughest circumstances.

King Abdullah said that Jordanians are a testament to true sacrifice and selflessness, adding: “You are giants because you live in a nation that places human dignity above all else,” according to a Royal Court statement.

His Majesty underscored that Jordanians’ unity, dedication and resolve are a source of confidence and strength.

“These are the Jordanians I know and proudly speak of to the world, fully confident in my people,” the King reaffirmed, stressing that “Jordanians show their true mettle in the face of hardship”.

Commending the Jordanian people’s response to the circumstances brought on by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), His Majesty said: “This, too, shall pass.”