King of Jordan’s book on peace and diplomacy presented in Uzbek

The University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) hosted a presentation of the book “Our Last Best Chance: The Pursuit of Peace in a Time of Peril”, authored by His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

The book is an autobiographical work in which King Abdullah II shares his experience in governance and diplomacy, reflections on international politics, and perspectives on the major challenges facing the contemporary world.

The author’s reflections on political leadership, statesmen’s responsibilities, and the importance of compromise in resolving complex international disputes drew particular interest. The discussion offered an opportunity to consider the book’s ideas in light of contemporary geopolitical developments.

The presentation was attended by Sodiq Safoyev, First Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Rector of UWED, Demiya Zuhair Haddad, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as representatives of the Senate and Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ISRS), and members of the academic and expert communities.

The event emphasized the importance of political dialogue, international cooperation, and diplomatic initiatives in achieving lasting peace. Participants also discussed Jordan's foreign policy approaches, contemporary challenges facing the Middle East, and the significance of constructive cooperation among states amid growing global instability.

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Gulnoza Boboyeva, photos by Otabek Mirsoatov, UzA