UN General Assembly
2013

Christian communities. They are an essential part of our region’s past, present and future. Jordan has been a historic model of coexistence and fraternity between Muslims and Christians. We will continue to do our utmost to protect our Arab Christian communities and minorities, and we call on all countries to join us in our stand for diversity, tolerance and mutual respect. The truth is that respect for each other is the way forward for all of us. The historic transformation going on in my region today will not be achieved by formulas; it will come when all of our citizens feel truly represented. Jordan seeks a house of the future that includes all. We are building our future on the solid foundation of majority consensus, minority rights, a democratic culture of active citizenship and peaceful, evolutionary change. The Syrian people must also have a future. And for that, the international community must act. It is time to fast-track a political transition in Syria, end the violence and bloodshed, neutralize the threat of chemical weapons, restore security and stability,