AMMAN — HRH Princess Basma, president of the Jordanian Association for Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, on Wednesday attended the Ministry of Education’s celebration marking Jordan’s 80th Independence Day in Dibbeen.

 

Speaking at the event, Princess Basma said, “Independence is a responsibility and a renewed commitment to remain loyal to the homeland, safeguard its values and contribute to building its future.”

 

She stressed that independence is an “ongoing responsibility” and national project rather than a milestone confined to May 25 each year, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

 

Addressing the ceremony, which was held at the Princess Basma Scout Camp, the princess said, “Jordan has transformed challenges into opportunities and become a model of moderation, security and stability through the awareness of its people and their belief in the nation’s enduring mission.”

 

She highlighted the role of the scouting movement in fostering national belonging, community engagement, perseverance and volunteerism among young people, noting that it represents a living extension of the values embodied by independence.

 

Education Minister Azmi Mahafzah said “every school built, every student who succeeds and every teacher who excels represents a true expression of independence and the Jordanian state’s commitment to placing people at the centre of development.”

 

He said that Jordan, under the Hashemite leadership, has invested in education since the founding of the modern state, expanding schools across the Kingdom, improving educational standards and establishing universities and colleges that have helped position the country as a model in education.

 

Mahafzah noted that the ministry continues its efforts to modernise education, improve learning outcomes and equip students with the skills needed to meet the demands of the “digital age” and support the development of a knowledge-based economy.

 

He also underscored the role of the scouting and guiding movement in promoting national awareness, responsibility, teamwork, volunteerism and community service alongside the educational process.