Hassan Affirms Government's Commitment to Continuous Communication with Political Parties and Parliamentary Blocks
Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan met on Wednesday with the President and members of the National Charter Parliamentary Bloc at the Parliament, in the presence of Speaker of the House of Representatives Ahmed Al-Safadi. This meeting is part of a series of meetings the Prime Minister is holding with parliamentary political blocks. اضافة اعلان During the meeting, the Prime Minister stressed the government's commitment to continuous communication with various political parties and parliamentary blocks, as part of a genuine partnership with the Parliament across its different factions. He emphasized that this communication is necessary, required, and a duty to move forward in the path of political modernization. The Prime Minister also affirmed the government's commitment to working according to the Royal Decree and responding to it, as well as adhering to the ministerial statement presented before the Parliament, and implementing all the pledges mentioned within it. The meeting also reaffirmed Jordan's clear and steadfast position, led by His Majesty King Abdullah II, regarding the Palestinian issue and the rejection of displacement, resettlement, and the alternative homeland. For his part, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Al-Safadi, stated that the Council speaks with the sentiments of the Jordanian people and confirms standing united behind His Majesty King Abdullah II's honorable positions, which always defend Jordan's interests, place them above all considerations, reject the displacement of Palestinians, and support their legitimate rights on their national soil. Al-Safadi also praised the field visits and meetings carried out by the Prime Minister in the governorates, emphasizing the Parliament's keenness on active partnership with the government to meet the aspirations of our dear people. The head of the bloc, Mazen Al-Qadi, praised the government's efforts to communicate with political parties, parliamentary blocs, and various sectors. He also valued the government's field approach, emphasizing that this communication helps address many issues and resolve them.
During the meeting, an extensive discussion took place, where the President and members of the bloc raised several issues related to public affairs. The Prime Minister assured that the government is keen on following up on all the issues raised by MPs and addressing them in a way that serves the public interest.
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