Jordan Times
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
King stresses need for gov’t unity to implement recommendations
AMMAN (Petra) — His Majesty King Abdullah
emphasized on Monday that the government, deputies and senators should work as
one team to implement the recommendations of the “We are All Jordan” Forum
through a legislation package.
During a meeting at the Royal Court yesterday with heads of parliamentary
committees and blocs, King Abdullah said he was optimistic that the Lower House
extraordinary session will succeed in passing laws in the political and
socio-economic sectors.
The King stressed that the success of the extraordinary session in this regard
will function as a message to Jordanians and the region.
Heads of the Lower House blocs and committees underscored the House’s keenness
to ratify legislation related to the forum.
In this regard, Lower House Speaker Abdul Hadi Majali said the House will
increase its sessions to endorse the corresponding bills.
King Abdullah also reviewed his efforts in attracting investment in all parts of
the country, not only Amman.
On the regional level, the Monarch briefed the presidents of parliamentary blocs
and committee on the regional situation and challenges the Middle East faces.
The King said his efforts were meant to develop a unified Arab position
vis-a-vis the developments and the conflicts in the region and come up with a
unified speech to address the world.
He added that the challenges in Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon require a
comprehensive Arab strategy to face them.
Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit, who attended the meeting along with senior
officials, underlined the need to guide the young people and encourage them to
enroll into vocational training programmes.
In this regard, he emphasised the necessity to look into the educational output
as thousands of students graduate annually but do not find jobs. Bakhit also
said it was important to revisit legislation in this regard.
For his part, Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdul Ilah Khatib reviewed Jordan’s
position towards the Israeli aggression against Lebanon, noting in this respect
that Jordan has supported the Lebanese government since the beginning of the
conflict.
Reiterating support for Lebanon, the minister said Jordan was ready to
contribute to reconstruction there, especially in rebuilding bridges.