Amman: Lower House Speaker Ahmad Safadi called on Sunday for the formation of a task force comprising the chamber’s economic committees, in partnership with the commerce and industry chambers, to address hurdles posed to the private sector. He spoke in a meeting with heads and members of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce and the Parliamentary Economy and Investment, and Energy and Mineral Resources Committees.
According to Jordan News Agency, Safadi emphasized that the government’s measures, especially in the governorates, demonstrate its commitment to working for the benefit of all. He highlighted the crucial role of the commercial and industrial sectors in sustaining the economy, solving unemployment issues, and increasing growth rates through national competencies and updated technologies.
Jordan and Amman Chambers of Commerce President, Senator Khalil Haj Tawfiq, advocated for an “institutionalized” partnership between the Lower House and the private sector. He proposed the formation of a joint committee to revisit economic laws, including those related to the Bar Association, landlords and tenants, insolvency, social security, and labor legislation. Additionally, he touched on the need to review the billing system, medical wages, and Labor Ministry measures to regulate the labor market.
Head of the Parliamentary Economy and Investment Committee, Khaled Abu Hassan, described the private sector as “a real partner” in economic development. He stressed the importance of removing legal hurdles to enable the private sector to contribute effectively to reducing unemployment and deficit figures while boosting growth rates.
Head of the Parliamentary Energy Committee, Haitham Zayadin, conveyed that private sector achievements require support from the legislative body to dismantle barriers and positively impact the national economy.