His Majesty King Abdullah II affirmed that our vision for political development aims at expanding participation in decision-making and implementation and at anchoring the principles of participation and accountability and equal opportunities.

Jordan, the King said, is advancing on the right path, towards a comprehensive awakening that is the essence of our vision and its ultimate goal, stressing that at the top of national priorities is the economic reform and the completion of a strong national economy that reflect positively on Jordanians standards of living.

In his Speech from the Throne at the opening of the 15th Parliament Second Ordinary Session, the King said that our vision is based on the government’s commitment to providing basic services of highest quality to citizens, to fulfill citizens’ needs and respond to their priorities.

The King said achieving the economic prosperity which we seek requires the immediate application of a set of measures to guarantee financial stability and enhance the investment environment.

Among these measures is controlling inflation to protect citizens against rising cost of living.

His Majesty said it is rather necessary for the government, in cooperation with the parliament, to re-study the recommendation of the regions commission and draft legislation, based on those recommendations that aim at empowering local communities to define their developmental needs and programs and follow up their implementation.

His Majesty said the realization of any progress is linked to establishing a legal and judicial environment that guarantees the rule of law and the integrity of the Judiciary.

Therefore, the government will draft the necessary legislation to expedite legal procedures.

The King reaffirmed Jordan’s support to Palestinian brothers in their national struggle, and to empower them to regain their full rights and establish their sovereign independent state on their national soil.

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