Khaberni - In a hall overlooking the Adriatic Sea, leaders of nine Southern European countries gathered in Slovenia, seeking a new formula for Mediterranean security. Among them sat King Abdullah II, not as a guest of honor, but as a political voice balancing East and West, and as a presence reinstating Jordan’s never-forgotten position: a center of trust and balance in an era of international confusion.
The MED9 summit was not just a fleeting meeting, but a real test of Europe's awareness of its role in the region and a test of Jordan's position in a complex equation of geography, politics, conscience, and pragmatism. At a moment when the Europeans failed to unify their stance on the war in Gaza, the King's voice filled the void, not with political noise, but with a moral gravity that commanded attention. He spoke of justice before aid, of humanity before calculations, and that peace is not just a media slogan but a prerequisite for survival, and that those who evade a just solution will be pursued by the explosion of crises to their doorsteps.
The image captured of His Majesty speaking, while European leaders listened attentively, was not just a protocol formality, but a visual summary of a political reality: when the King speaks, the room falls silent. The man who understands the fluctuations of the region knows that rhetoric only changes equations when it is backed by principle, and that politics, without a humanitarian dimension, becomes merely a temporary management of chaos.
The joint statement issued in the name of His Majesty and the MED9 leaders was not just a declaration of intentions. It was a document establishing a new phase of partnership between the Souths; a statement implicitly recognizing that Jordan is no longer just an observer, but a partner in shaping the European vision for the Middle East. Listing the King's name in an official European statement places Amman within the sphere of action, not the margin, and gives it the status of a state whose opinion is consulted before decisions are directed to it.
The Jordanian presence in Slovenia was not merely a diplomatic one, but a politically timely act. Europe, seeking stability in the Mediterranean, understands that its security starts in Amman. It is the state that has not fallen into the chaos of its neighbors, nor drifted into the slogans of power, but has maintained a realistic approach which is now a rare currency in the region. When the King called for Arab-European coordination to ensure a ceasefire in Gaza and support the Palestinian Authority, he spoke in a language that unites both shores, balancing the logic of politics with the conscience of humanity.
The summit showed that Jordan, despite its small geographical size, possesses a strategic influence not measured by land area but by the depth of thought. In a world full of noise, Jordan presents the model of a state that possesses something more valuable than power: credibility. Thus, the King's voice was not just a speech in the summit hall, but a message to Europe and the world that justice is not a political luxury, but a guarantee for international security itself.
The Slovenia Summit was not a moment of protocol, but a rare historical moment where the scene was reversed: Europe was listening, and Jordan was directing. In that moment, the East regained its respect through a calm Arab mind that believes that a well-weighed word can sometimes precede armies in changing equations. Thus, Amman once again proved that its position between East and West is not just geographical, but also ethical, and that its voice, when raised in capitals, is only surpassed by the echo of wisdom.
