His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday stressed the importance of building a stronger sense of responsibility towards society and the country, noting that citizenship is about what a person gives to his country and not what he or she expects from it.

King Abdullah made the remarks during a meeting, attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania al Abdullah, with young Jordanian men and women who have achieved success in their respective walks of life, with their stories seen as the embodiment of “good citizenship”.

“Each one of you represents a Jordanian story of success and this is proof of the outstanding capabilities the Jordanian people enjoy,” the King told honourees, applauding their achievements.

During the meeting that was held at Al Husseiniya Palace, His Majesty described the Jordanian entrepreneurs who have brought about a positive change to society as “creative role models for the young generation to follow”.

The King said that they managed to help themselves and are also capable of helping others to go in the right direction.

His Majesty commended the entrepreneurs’ achievements saying their accomplishments attest to their ability to give rather than to take.

“I know that the road you took was full of challenges, but your sense of responsibility and good citizenship was a bigger motivation to achieve your goals,” the King said, noting that hopes are pinned on them and on their fellow young men and women to build and develop the country in all fields.

His Majesty highlighted the valuable human capital that Jordan has, despite its limited natural resources.

The King expressed the readiness of the state’s different institutions, including the Royal Hashemite Court, to offer all they can to empower the next generation, especially young people in remote areas.

At the meeting, Queen Rania lauded the spirit of leadership and entrepreneurship the participants have exhibited, reiterating that they represent role models for the country’s young people in unleashing their potential by creating a positive change in society.

The attendees expressed their appreciation of Their Majesties, noting that their support gives them the incentive to exert more diligent efforts in their business and projects.