Jordan is a steadfast defender of its core issues.

Combining quiet diplomacy with firm stances.

Building a generation capable of leading the knowledge economy.

The visit of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to the French capital Paris (October 8-9) comes at a highly sensitive political time regionally and internationally, confirming that Jordanian diplomacy, led by His Majesty King Abdullah II and complemented by the Crown Prince’s roles, continues to establish Jordan’s presence as an active player in regional files and a strong defender of its central issues, foremost among them the Palestinian cause.

This official first visit of the Crown Prince to the French Republic is in response to a personal invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron, reflecting the deep mutual appreciation between the two leaderships and indicating the Crown Prince’s growing international stature as an extension of the King’s approach in openness, communication, and building positive alliances.

The official reception at the Élysée Palace and the meeting with the French Senate President carried clear signs of appreciation for Jordan’s role and the Crown Prince’s vision amid accelerating regional challenges.

In the Crown Prince’s meeting with French Senate President Gérard Larcher, Jordan’s firm position on the aggression against Gaza was clearly highlighted. His Highness appreciated the French Parliament’s efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region, praised France’s role in rallying international positions to end the war on Gaza and recognize the Palestinian state, in addition to its relief contributions to the brothers in the Gaza Strip.

This affirmation consolidates Jordan’s approach of combining quiet diplomacy with firm stances and reveals deep coordination with influential European countries to stop the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza and support a just and comprehensive political solution.

On the development side, the Crown Prince’s meetings discussed ways to expand cooperation with France in technology, skills building, and the digital economy, in line with Jordan’s interest in building a new generation of competencies capable of leading the knowledge economy.

His Highness visited the headquarters of the French “42” network specialized in free computer science and programming education, which recently opened its branch in Jordan in cooperation with the Crown Prince Foundation, enhancing Jordan’s position as a regional center for developing digital skills.

The visit also included the “Station F” startup complex, one of the world’s largest innovation incubators, affirming His Highness’s vision of connecting Jordanian youth with global sources of creativity.

In another dimension, the Crown Prince held a meeting with French Army Chief of Staff General Fabien Mandon, where operational, training, and logistical military cooperation was discussed, extending the close partnership between the Jordanian Armed Forces and the French Army.

His Highness also visited the National Gendarmerie Intervention Group in Paris and discussed with the General Commander of the French Gendarmerie, Major General Ghislain Reti, prospects for expanding cooperation between the two sides, reflecting His Highness’s direct interest in enhancing the Kingdom’s defense and security capabilities through experience exchange and training with Jordan’s strategic partners.

The anticipated meeting with the new Director-General of UNESCO, the first Arab to hold this position, carries a remarkable cultural and humanitarian dimension, discussing cooperation in heritage preservation, tourist sites, and technical and vocational education, aligning with Jordan’s efforts to protect cultural identity and revive national and global heritage.

In conclusion, the Crown Prince’s visit to Paris was more than a diplomatic stop; it was a message affirming Jordan’s role as a balancing bridge between East and West and confirming that Jordan speaks not only for itself but reflects the conscience of the region in defending justice and stability.

The visit combined the political message calling for an end to the war on Gaza, the developmental message concerning youth empowerment and building the economy of the future, and the defense message based on trust and security cooperation with international partners.

Throughout, the Crown Prince’s presence stands as a natural extension of the Hashemite leadership’s approach in carrying the nation’s causes to international forums with confidence, clarity, and awareness of the responsibility of history and geography.