King Of Jordan Names His Policy Adviser Country's New PM
King Of Jordan Names His Policy Adviser Country's New PM
Jordans King Abdullah II on Wednesday designated his chief policy adviser to form a new government amid criticism of the previous government's handling of the virus pandemic.

AMMAN, Jordan: Jordans King Abdullah II on Wednesday designated his chief policy adviser to form a new government amid criticism of the previous government’s handling of the virus pandemic.

In a statement published by the Royal Court, the king said he appointed Bishr al-Khasawneh the country’s new prime minister and instructed him to form a government that meets the aspirations of the Jordanian people.

Al-Khasawneh will oversee parliamentary elections Nov. 10.

Abdullah on Saturday accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Omar al Razzaz. The king had dissolved Parliament a week earlier at the end of its four-year term. Under the constitution, that left al Razzaz’ government a week to resign.

Jordan has nearly 20,5200 confirmed virus cases, including over 130 fatalities, and the previous government was criticized for its handling of the pandemic.

King Abdullah urged Al-Khaswaneh to enhance coordination with other Arab countries and expand economic ties with them, as well as facilitate foreign and Arab investments.

Abdullah said the Palestinian cause is also a top priority for the Kingdom, and that Jordan would continue its efforts to bring about a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

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