Amman: His Majesty King Abdullah inaugurated the first ordinary session of the 20th Parliament on Monday, delivering a significant Speech from the Throne that highlighted Jordan's commitment to political modernisation and economic growth. According to Jordan News Agency, the King began his address by congratulating the newly elected members of the House of Representatives, urging them to foster progress and modernisation in service of Jordan and its citizens. He emphasized the Parliament's pivotal role in implementing the political modernisation project, which aims to enhance the participation of platform-based parties, women, and young people in political processes. King Abdullah stressed the importance of cooperation between the Government and Parliament, adhering to the Constitution, to establish new parliamentary practices based on integrity and the State's priorities. He called on the lawmakers to focus on empowering youth and preparing them for future jobs, as part of the Economic Modernisation Vision aimed at boosting Jordan's economic growth over the next decade. The King also addressed the need for accelerated public sector modernisation to ensure efficient administration and quality public services. He urged the Senators and Representatives to fulfill their oversight roles to guarantee the successful implementation of these modernisation tracks, underscoring the necessity of advancing for the benefit of future generations. Reaffirming Jordan's commitment to its identity and principles, King Abdullah highlighted the country's dedication to achieving a just peace for Palestinians and maintaining the Hashemite Custodianship of Jerusalem's holy sites. He condemned aggression in Gaza and Israeli violations in the West Bank, emphasizing Jordan's role in international peace efforts and humanitarian assistance. The speech concluded with a reaffirmation of Jordan's steadfastness and the invaluable contributions of its armed forces and security agencies. King Abdullah expressed confidence in Jordan's continue d journey of progress, celebrating its people and land as a source of pride and hope for the future. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, members of the Royal family, senior officials, and members of the Arab and foreign diplomatic corps, highlighting the importance of the occasion.
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