Jordan Times
Monday, April 11, 2005
King confident of Badran
AMMAN (Petra) — His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday said Jordan's top priority
was to engage citizens in an active and productive partnership in decision
making and building the future.
King Abdullah told a Cabinet meeting that ensuring justice, equality and equal
opportunities for all citizens should set the government's standards in dealing
with Jordanians.
“Jordan is for all Jordanians,” the King stressed.
Reiterating that improving the living of citizens should top the government's
priorities, the Monarch said he appreciated the previous governments' efforts to
achieve comprehensive development.
He underlined the need to build on such efforts in order to meet the aspirations
of Jordanians for a bright future.
“Reform cannot be achieved overnight and we are proud that Jordan was one of the
first countries that adopted reform policies in the region,” King Abdullah said.
Stressing that obstacles facing reform must be removed, the King said timetables
should be set by ministries to implement their projects and plans.
King Abdullah, meanwhile, said that the selection of Adnan Badran as prime
minister was based on the premier's “belief in reform and experience in public
service.”
“We are confident that Dr Badran is capable of implementing our vision for the
future of Jordan,” the Monarch said.
Stressing that all officials should work as one team, King Abdullah underlined
the significance of continuous coordination and cooperation between the Royal
Court, the government and the security services to go ahead with development and
reform.
“Our people always deserve the best... We are all working to serve one nation
and share one destiny in line with one vision,” King Abdullah said.
The King also stressed that the government should contribute to enhancing ties
with Arab countries in a way that serves joint objectives.
On Iraq, the King said, Jordan is determined to extend all support for the
neighbouring country at this current stage.
“The success of the Iraqis in rebuilding their state is a success for Jordan,”
he said.
For the Palestinians, the King continued: “They need every sincere effort to
help them achieve their goals to end the occupation and establish their
independent state.”
Badran, for his part, vowed that the government will work as one team and do its
utmost to realise the vision of the King for building up a modern Jordan. He
said the Cabinet will coordinate with the Parliament to implement the King's
directives in the Letter of Designation.
Ministers presented the King with plans to run their ministries and ways to
accomplish their projects at an optimal level.
Badran said the government will immediately embark on political, economic,
social and educational reforms in line with the King's vision.