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Amman – Dr. Maen Nsour, Chief Executive Officer of the Arab Potash Company, affirmed that efficient economic management is a central instrument in strengthening a state’s ability to address challenges and protect its interests. He stressed that a strong and resilient economy forms a fundamental base for supporting the national security system.
His remarks came during a lecture delivered at the Royal Jordanian National Defense College titled: “Economic Management as a Strategic Tool for Enhancing National Security – The Mining Sector as a Model,” as part of the Management and Strategic Studies Program, attended by Brigadier General Mohammed Ali Al-Mheidat, Head of the Guidance Directorate at the college, and members of the faculty.
Dr. Nsour explained that rapid global developments and successive crises have imposed a new reality in which economic management has become a decisive factor in building a state’s capacity to achieve its objectives. A robust economy, he noted, enables the state to finance its defense needs, strengthen social security, and ensure the continuity of vital services—directly enhancing its ability to safeguard its interests domestically and internationally.
He addressed the complementary relationship between economic management and national security, explaining that modern economic management is based on strategic planning, risk analysis, coordination between fiscal and monetary policies, and institutionalized decision-making. These elements enhance resource management efficiency amid a volatile regional and international environment. He also highlighted the importance of proactive readiness to address geopolitical and economic shifts, including energy crises, global financial volatility, the repercussions of regional conflicts, and the impact of refugee flows.
Dr. Nsour reviewed a set of comparative economic indicators between Jordan and several regional and international countries, illustrating their effect on competitiveness and economic resilience. He noted that Jordan demonstrates positive performance in vital sectors, foremost among them the mining sector.
In an expanded discussion on mining, Dr. Nsour emphasized that the sector represents a strategic lever for the national economy. It contributes foreign currency inflows, strengthens the balance of payments, supports national exports, and creates direct and indirect employment opportunities—enhancing economic resilience against shocks and reinforcing financial sustainability.
He highlighted the Arab Potash Company as a prominent example of the mining sector’s role, noting that in recent years the company has achieved distinguished financial results, strengthened its exports, expanded its presence in global markets, supported the Kingdom’s foreign currency reserves, contributed to global food security, enhanced state revenues, and played a developmental role in communities surrounding its operations.
In this context, Dr. Nsour pointed out that the Economic Modernization Vision (2022–2033), launched by His Majesty Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, represents a national roadmap to enhance Jordan’s economic competitiveness and stimulate sustainable growth. He added that Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II maintains consistent support for economic modernization efforts and the strengthening of productive sectors.
Dr. Nsour commended the government’s efforts in translating the Vision’s objectives into clear, time-bound executive programs, noting that institutional and coordinated work among relevant entities has advanced economic reform, improved the investment environment, and stimulated vital sectors—reflecting the government’s commitment to supporting and advancing the national economy.
He further noted that the Economic Modernization Vision has identified the mining sector as a strategic priority, targeting an increase in its exports to approximately 2.3 billion Jordanian dinars, achieving qualitative annual growth rates, and generating additional employment opportunities. These targets, he said, reflect national recognition of the sector’s importance as a key pillar in strengthening the trade balance, increasing foreign currency inflows, and consolidating economic stability.
Dr. Nsour also reviewed Jordan’s experiences in managing regional and international economic crises, emphasizing that prudent economic management can transform challenges into opportunities through efficient public debt management, strengthening reserves, diversifying income sources, supporting productive sectors, safeguarding monetary stability, and developing the business environment. He stressed that adopting geo-economic thinking has become a necessity amid accelerating global changes and the growing interconnection between economics and security.
In conclusion, Dr. Nsour affirmed that strengthening national security requires institutional economic management grounded in governance, transparency, and sustainability, with economic policies aligned to the state’s higher interests. He emphasized that a state’s strength is measured by its ability to protect its internal front, fortify its economy, efficiently utilize its resources, and enhance its regional and international standing—underscoring that comprehensive and effective economic management is the cornerstone of enabling the state to confront challenges and elevate its competitiveness.