His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday entrusted HRH Prince Ali with the establishment of the “National Centre for Security and Crisis Management”.

In a letter to the Prince, the King said the centre, which His Majesty described as a national need, should function within a national framework to coordinate and unify efforts and capabilities to confront and manage any form of crisis the Kingdom might face, in addition to undertaking necessary crisis planning.

Expressing confidence in Prince Ali, the King described him as trustworthy and capable of handling the mission.

King Abdulllah added that the purpose of the new centre is to serve the Kingdom and protect its interests.

The King commended the Prince's loyalty and dedication to the country in the letter, saying these traits were behind his decision to entrust him with implementing the plan.

His Majesty underlined the importance of addressing the issue of national security from a comprehensive perspective, with the participation of members of the Jordan Armed Forces, security departments and other concerned institutions.