Amman, August 5 (Petra) – Directives issued by His Majesty King
Abdullah II to strengthen Jordan’s energy and food security serve as
a national roadmap for comprehensive security and proactive crisis
management, said Hamid Batayneh, head of the Jordan Forum for Policy
Dialogue.

Following a government follow-up meeting chaired by the King,
Batayneh noted that national security extends beyond border
protection to encompass food, energy, water, economic, and cyber
security.

Batayneh emphasized that rapidly shifting regional and global
dynamics require the Kingdom to reinforce its risk management
systems, build strategic reserves, and accelerate institutional
efficiency to protect uninterrupted public services.

He highlighted the deep interconnectedness of food, water, and energy
security as fundamental pillars of national resilience.

Achieving long-term stability requires a joint national effort
combining the resources of the government, private sector, civil
society, universities, and media, Batayneh added.

He underlined the forum’s commitment to supporting national policy
through research-driven initiatives and urged institutions to
translate royal directives into actionable programs that foster
sustainable development and strengthen state resilience.

//Petra// HA