Tel Aviv: The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is starting to act according to the new threats posed by Iran especially with the new cooperation between Moscow and Tehran. The organisation decided to open a liaison office in Jordan, a non-member country.
According to an official announcement, the decision clearly demonstrates NATO’s commitment to reinforcing engagement and cooperation with its partners in the Middle East and North Africa, including through the establishment of its first-ever liaison office in the region, in Amman, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The decision clearly marks a significant milestone in the deep strategic partnership between Jordan and the Alliance, according to the official announcement. “It acknowledges Jordan’s significant role as a beacon of stability in both regional and global contexts, and as a long-time champion in fighting transnational threats, including terrorism and violent extremism.”
The liaison office, acting as a representative office, will bring NATO and Jordan closer, by enhancing political dialogue and practical cooperation in areas of common interest between the Alliance and Jordan. It will enable regular engagement between NATO and the Jordanian authorities, thus contributing to a better shared understanding of the national and regional context.
Among others, the development and implementation of partnership programs and activities includes conferences, courses, and training programs in areas like strategic analysis, civil emergency planning and preparedness, crisis management, public diplomacy, cyber security, and climate change.
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
