Jordanian-American professionals asking President Obama to support Jordan

March 11, 2013

The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States of America.
Washington, DC

Dear Mr. President,

For over 60 years, Jordan and the United States of America have been trusted friends and allies, sharing the objective of bringing political stability and economic prosperity to the Middle East.

On the occasion of your forthcoming visit to Jordan and the region, the Jordanian-American professionals and intellectuals would like to highlight the role of the United States in supporting Jordan politically and economically as a trusted friend and ally of the United States, as well as the bedrock of peace and stability in a tumultuous region.

We urge to the United States government to increase its economic and political support for Jordan in its genuine efforts to bring about political and economic reforms, which is critical to make Jordan and the region safer and more prosperous places for their peoples.

We also hope that government of the United States encourage its friends and allies in the region to work with the Jordanian government in addressing its economic and political concerns as it works to bring security and stability in the region.

As Jordanian-American professionals and intellectuals, we support the tremendous efforts of His Majesty King Abdullah II in transitioning Jordan to a fully democratic, transparent and accountable system of governance that will be able to achieve concrete economic reform.

We urge the United States government to increase its existing efforts to permanently resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict through its active support towards ending the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories occupied in 1967 and to support the establishment of an independent, sovereign and secure Palestinian State peacefully coexisting with the Israeli State as agreed upon by all parties and in accordance with the relevant UN resolutions.

We further urge the United States government to use its influence and prestige around the world to end the bloody conflict in Syria and support the Syrian people's aspirations of peace, freedom and democracy.

Mr. President,

The people of the Arab World are looking forward to your visit with high hopes and real expectations that you will use your leadership and wisdom to usher a new and vigorous efforts toward achieving peace in the region that will end bloodshed and sorrow once and for all.

Sincerely,

Jordanian-American Professionals