AMMAN — His Majesty
King Abdullah on Wednesday
called for implementing the recommendations of the Royal Committee to Modernize
the Political System, especially in empowering youth and women while developing
local administration, stressing the importance of completing the legislative
aspect concerning the constitutional amendments and the laws on election and
political parties.
اضافة اعلان
At a meeting at Al Husseiniya Palace with Prime Minister
Bisher Al-Khasawneh and the concerned ministers, attended by HRH C
rown Prince Hussein, King Abdullah urged qualifying youth leaders and promoting youth’s and
women’s political engagement, calling for engaging with the public to encourage
them to pursue partisan work.
His Majesty noted the important role of the media in
promoting public engagement in decision-making, according to a Royal Court
statement.
Speaking at the meeting, Prime Minister Khasawneh noted the
key role of the youth and culture ministries in implementing the committee’s
recommendations, as well as the role of the minister of state for media
affairs.
He pointed to the need to strengthen the Jordanian national
identity while promoting modernization and mutual understanding, stressing the
importance of instilling a culture of platform-based partisanship that
addresses citizens’ needs and concerns.
The prime minister said modernization also extends to the
administrative and economic sectors, as well as enhancing the partnership with
the private sector.
The concerned ministers highlighted their ministry’s plans
and programs to implement the committee’s recommendations.
Royal Hashemite Court Chief Yousef Issawi and Director of the
Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan attended the meeting.
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