The Senate on Monday held its first meeting, after His Majesty King Abdullah II inaugurated the 19th Parliament’s first ordinary session this morning.
During the session, Senators elected the members of a committee that will draw up a response to His Majesty’s Speech from the Throne. The members are: Samir Rifai, Raja’i Muasher, Ahmed al-Owaidi al-Abadi, Ihsan Barakat, and Maddallah al-Tarawneh.
“We were honored today as His Majesty King Abdullah II inaugurated the 19th Parliament’s first ordinary session, painting a patriotic scene that His Majesty is committed to renewing each year,” said Senate President Faisal Fayez.
He stated that the Senate deeply appreciates His Majesty’s wisdom, which has enabled Jordan to overcome hardships in the region, stressing that the Senate will fully cooperate with various national institutions, in light of the status quo and its economic, security and social repercussions.
He commended the great efforts exerted by His Majesty to strengthen democracy and achieve holistic development, and His Majesty’s longstanding commitment to enabling citizens to participate effectively in the comprehensive reform process.
Fayez underlined that the Upper House of Parliament will address the outputs of the Royal Committee to Modernise the Political System, with a high patriotic sense to translate His Majesty’s directives to achieve the desired reform.
The Senate, he noted, will hold an in-depth reading of the royal committee’s report, especially the draft laws for elections and political parties, in addition to two constitutional amendments to fulfill King Abdullah’s vision for the modernization of the political system.
Source: Jordan News Agency