Jordanian King praises Turkey's role in Arab Spring

In an interview with the Turkish Policy Quarterly, Jordan's King Abdullah praised the Arab Spring and evaluated Turkey's role in the process, saying, "The only certain thing is that the Syrian crisis is placing new burdens and responsibilities on the neighbors, namely both Turkey and Jordan, starting with looming prospects of a humanitarian emergency." Stating that the Arab Spring was a much-awaited opportunity to Jordan "to overcome internal resistance to change and embark on an unprecedented political reform process," King Abdullah said, "Turkey has always been a key regional player, and started raising its regional profile well before the Arab Spring, thanks to positive stands and timely policies."