AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday said
modernizing the political system is part of a package of reforms that also
encompasses the administrative and economic sectors, and requires hard work and
collective efforts to achieve tangible results.
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(Photo: Royal Court)
At a meeting held
at Al Husseiniya Palace with former prime ministers and ministers, King
Abdullah said the Royal Committee to Modernise the Political System has
concluded its mandate, but its recommendations alone are not enough, stressing
the need to build on what has been achieved to implement comprehensive
programmes that promote the public’s engagement in decision-making.
His Majesty
stressed the statesmen’s important role in encouraging Jordanians’ political
and partisan engagement, in order to ensure the success of political
modernization.
The King said the
rule of law is the cornerstone of any country’s prosperity and stability,
noting that Jordan embarks on its second centennial with strong institutions
and a pivotal regional role.
His Majesty
commended Jordanians’ awareness and unity, adding that Jordan has often been
targeted after political achievements at the domestic and external levels.
The King also
touched upon a number of domestic, regional, and international concerns,
according to a Royal Court statement.
For their part,
the attendees called for awareness campaigns to promote political and partisan
engagement, stressing the importance of developing the education sector and
devising an economic plan to counter poverty and unemployment.
They also
expressed support for His Majesty’s steadfast positions on Arab issues,
foremost of which is the Palestinian cause.
Present at the
meeting were former prime ministers Taher Masri, Abdur-Rau'f Rawabdeh, Adnan
Badran, Abdullah Ensour, and Hani Mulki, as well as former ministers Khaled
Al-Karaki, Marwan Muasher, and Nasser Judeh.
Royal Hashemite
Court Chief Yousef Issawi, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman
Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, and General
Intelligence Department Director Maj. Gen. Ahmad Husni attended the meeting.
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