Amman, Dec.2(JIB)—His Majesty King Abdullah II affirmed that the coming stage of Jordan's march is a continuation of the process of building, reform and modernization.

His Majesty called in his Speech from the Throne at the opening of the First Ordinary Session of the Fifteenth Parliament, for work, over the next four years, in the spirit of partnership and cooperation between the legislative and executive authorities, and in accordance with the principle of majority rule with respect for the opinion of the minority within the framework of the Constitution, in both letter and spirit.

Our vision for Jordan's future, he said ,is clear and ambitious; its pillar is comprehensive reform and modernization – political, economic and social – for the sake of attaining the ultimate goal: improving citizens' standard of living and providing the means for a decent life to every Jordanian family.

The King affirmed that Public service allows no room for personal interests, or interests that are related to district, party or narrow tribal affiliation. "The interest of the homeland and its citizens supersedes all differences and considerations. Hence, our ultimate goals should define the relationship between the two authorities: realizing the biggest share of public interest, facing up to all challenges, whether political, economic or social, providing a decent life for citizens and realizing comprehensive development that guarantees a bright future for this homeland", he said.

King Abdullah added:" As for our economy, one of the most important priorities is increasing the economic growth rate, enhancing financial and monetary stability, handling the debt problem, rationalizing expenditure, boosting our self-reliance, enhancing the role of the private sector in national development and building on the achievements that have been realized by Jordan in the signing of Arab, regional and international economic agreements, so that Jordan becomes an economic centre attractive to investors".

The King further affirmed the government's commitment to working, over the coming months, on providing a social safety net that protects the poor and expands health insurance coverage." The quality of food products, drugs and water must be actively monitored to preserve citizens' health and safety. In addition to the right to health and safety, citizens have a right to learning and education, to be equipped with knowledge, experience and skills that qualify them to enter the job market", he added.

His Majesty urged the brothers in Palestine and Iraq in the name of brotherhood and the bonds of religion and nationalism, to overcome their differences, unite their ranks against sedition and embrace dialogue as a means to reach mutual understanding and settle disputes.

The king called on Israel to end the occupation of Arab and Palestinian lands, withdraw there from and implement legitimate international resolutions as the only way to realize just, permanent and comprehensive peace, and to guarantee a safe future for the region's peoples and its coming generations