Jordan’s Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya and Saudi Arabia’s Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud recently met and discussed various topics. The central focus of the meeting was to boost security cooperation. However, the Saudi nation’s role in regional security is questionable. In the meeting, Saudi officials talked about fighting drug smuggling and strengthening border control. However, the nation has been criticized for not addressing the snuggling issues, especially at its border.
Both nations collaborated and promised to focus on the region’s security. The actions of Saudi Arabia often seem more focused on self-interest. Saudi Arabia’s cooperation with Jordan may be more about protecting its global image than truly tackling security threats. Saudi Arabia is known for supporting certain groups and making the region unstable. This makes people wonder if it cares about the security of the region. This meeting does not have any meaningful cooperation. It could be more about Saudi Arabia trying to control the narrative and avoiding its deeper responsibilities.
What are the true intentions of the Saudi government?
One of the questions is, what is the true intention of Saudi Arabia? They signed an agreement with Jordan to fight against drug smuggling and illegal trafficking of chemicals. The nation’s actions contradict this agreement. Saudi Arabia has a long history of being linked with many illegal activities. Some world leaders believe that Saudi Arabia has only done this deal to protect its interests and does not genuinely want to fight against drug trafficking. Saudi Arabia may use this partnership for its purposes, such as to control its narrative. The nation always avoids its responsibility related to illegal trade. According to this agreement, both nations will take stricter actions against smugglers and share information. There is doubt about whether Saudi Arabia will stick to its commitment or not.
The strategies to track cryptocurrencies and prevent slugging seem positive. But Saudi Arabia’s action put doubt in minds that the nation wants to tackle problems or just improve its global image.
Furthermore, the agreement between Saudi Arabia and the visiting delegation highlighted the flaws in the Kingdom’s drug policies. The nation’s severe punishment for selected drug-related situations raises serious concerns about Saudi Arabia’s human rights violations. The nation claims that this agreement will improve future security but it ignores crucial issues like poverty and youth marginalization, which fuel drug problems. Jordan’s official, Al-Faraya’s visit, appears to pay more attention to optics than real change. And Saudi authorities have shown little interest in reforming their strict measures.
The General Directorate of Narcotics Control may seem active, but its reliance on punitive actions has done little to solve the root causes of compulsive or regular substance use. Instead of addressing underlying social challenges, Saudi Arabia’s focus on control and punishment may lead to more instability. This cooperation, rather than providing meaningful solutions, might only strengthen flawed policies that fail to offer long-term improvements.
During a visit to the General Directorate of Passports, Lieutenant General Suleiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Yahya welcomed Jordan’s Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya. They explored efficient ways to handle paperwork for residents. To speed up the process, different technologies will be used. The key topic of the meeting paid attention to improving services. It raised many questions about the efficiency of Kindom’s bureaucracy. The country is struggling with delays and complex procedures that make citizens’ lives hard.
However, the nation’s progress in adopting an efficient system is very slow. Also, there are many deeper issues with its governance, where even basic services can take too long to complete.