Amman, June 17 (Petra) — Former Prime Minister Abdelraouf
al-Rawabdeh emphasized that the Jordanian national narrative serves
as the comprehensive framework for understanding the country’s
journey and development, stating it is built on national historical
facts, independence values, Hashemite legitimacy, and political
moderation.

Al-Rawabdeh made his remarks on Wednesday evening during a panel
discussion titled “Independence Day: A National Dialogue.” The event
was organized by the Yarmouk University Alumni Club, Sanabel
al-Yarmouk, and moderated by journalist Faisal Basbous. It was
attended by Yarmouk University President Malik al-Sharairi, Club
President Mohammad Khasawneh, university alumni, and faculty members.

Al-Rawabdeh said that despite decades of challenges, Jordan has
successfully established a cohesive national state model. He added
that preserving this narrative requires an informed discourse that
strengthens trust in national institutions and presents Jordan’s
history to younger generations using contemporary language rooted in
achievement and realism.

Despite regional and economic challenges, Jordan has maintained its
internal cohesion due to the awareness of its leadership and people,
al-Rawabdeh said. He noted that the national narrative must be built
on facts and milestones rather than impressions or exaggerations.

He highlighted the role of universities and academic elites in
shaping and evolving this narrative, noting that educational
institutions, led by Yarmouk University, serve as intellectual
platforms for producing an analytical and knowledge-based national
discourse.

The former prime minister stated that the Jordanian narrative is an
integrated system reflecting the state’s path since its founding,
grounded in stability and self-reliance. He added that protecting it
requires media and cultural awareness to counter skepticism and
distortion.

At the beginning of the panel, Basbous noted that this national
occasion coincides with the kingdom’s celebrations of the King’s
Accession to the Throne, Independence Day, Army Day, and the
anniversary of the Great Arab Revolt. He described Jordan as a model
of stability, moderation, and achievement under its Hashemite
leadership.

Basbous said hosting al-Rawabdeh aligns with the club’s commitment to
opening a national dialogue with figures who played central roles in
decision-making, describing his career as a rich national experience
that provides the younger generation with insight into the country’s
history.

The president of the Sanabel al-Yarmouk Alumni Club said the seminar
is part of efforts to enhance national dialogue and highlight
intellectual issues linked to Jordanian identity, stressing the
importance of engaging graduates and youth in deep discussions.

Yarmouk University President al-Sharairi affirmed that the university
supports such meetings to bridge the gap between accumulated
experience and future ambitions while reinforcing national awareness
among students and graduates.

The seminar concluded with an interactive discussion among attendees
on ways to develop national discourse and strengthen the Jordanian
narrative amid current challenges, particularly within a changing and
multi-source media environment.

//Petra// AF