Jordan's Prime Minister Hassan holds farewell meetings ahead of major cabinet reshuffle
According to a government source who spoke to Roya, Hassan thanked the outgoing ministers for their service and stressed the importance of a smooth handover to ensure continuity in ongoing projects and reform plans.
The reshuffle, described as wide-ranging, impacts roughly one-third of the ministerial team and half of the 'modernization team,' marking the first major shake-up since Hassan's government was formed on September 18 of last year.
The changes are seen as an effort to inject fresh energy and new competencies into the cabinet, particularly as the government prepares to launch the second phase of the executive program for Jordan's Economic Modernization Vision (EMV).
'The main goal of this reshuffle is to bring in new capabilities to the ministerial team that build on past achievements and match the pace required for implementing modernization projects,' the source said.
The new ministers are expected to be sworn in before His Majesty King Abdullah II later on Wednesday. Following the oath, the newly restructured cabinet will convene for its first session.
According to officials, the reshuffle focuses heavily on the economic team, with half of its members expected to be replaced in an effort to accelerate economic reforms, attract investment, and enhance the legislative environment for business.
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