Former Interior Minister Samir Habashneh stated that the political and social environment in Jordan is a key element of national strength. This calls for an investigation into the influences that have shaped the contemporary Jordanian national character. Throughout history, the Jordanian national character has been an integral part of the Arab character, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Arabian Gulf, with minor differences imposed by the geographical environment and geopolitics.

This came during a lecture he delivered today at the Royal Jordanian National Defense College, titled "Jordanian National Identity and Character," for scholar in the 23rd Defense Course. The lecture was attended by the college's commandant, the president, and members of diercting staff.

Engineer Habashneh emphasized that the identity of the Jordanian state is Arab and national, and that the Jordanian character is a derivative of the balanced Arab character throughout history, with all its qualities blending the Arab-Islamic heritage with the tolerant values ​​of Islam, founded on the principle of coexistence, harmony, and mutual affection under the  auspices of Arab identity with all its multi-ethnic, multi-religious, multi-sectarian, and multi-sectarian cultural components.

The former minister explained that the Jordanian people are ambitious, and their Jordanian leadership is determined and open-minded, embodying the aspirations of Jordanians and striving to reconcile the rich Arab heritage and history, the moderate Islamic authority, and the demands and challenges of the times. This has led to a rapid qualitative transformation in the structure of Jordanian society and its economic and productive framework.

Engineer Habashneh called for strengthening national identity and rising to the challenges facing Jordan amidst difficult regional and international circumstances.

At the end of the lecture, extensive dialogue took place during which the guest answered the scholar' questions and inquiries.