AMMAN — Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs,
Wajih Azaizeh, has confirmed the government's unwavering support for all
political parties and its adherence to the reform paths set by His Majesty King
Abdullah.
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In a meeting held Saturday with general secretaries and
representatives of political parties, Azaiza emphasized the government's
commitment to the modernization of the political system, as outlined by the
royal committee.
Constitutional and legislative amendments have been made,
with further revisions underway, he added.
Reform tracks
King Abdullah's three reform tracks, focusing on political,
economic, and administrative spheres, were underscored by Azaiza during the
meeting.
He highlighted the government's dedication to advancing
these reforms through regular meetings and follow-ups led by HRH Crown Prince
Hussein. Azaiza noted that the meeting was convened following the parties'
announcement of rectifying their status, expressing the government's interest
in promoting dialogue and ongoing consultation with them.
Encouraging political action is one of the key
responsibilities of the Ministry of Political and Parliamentary Affairs, he
added.
Comprehensive plan
To support these objectives, Azaiza outlined a comprehensive
action plan aligned with the law and the Independent Election Commission.
The plan encompasses various initiatives such as awareness
campaigns, training programs, educational activities, and capacity building for
members of political parties. A ministerial committee, consisting of ministers,
secretaries-general, and liaison officers, has been established to encourage
active participation in the political process as part of the ongoing
modernization efforts.
Furthermore, political education will be integrated into
higher education institutions, university courses, and the national education
curriculum offered in schools under the Ministry of Education.
The government plans to provide financial funding, in
collaboration with international organizations, to implement partisan political
education programs aimed at reaching a wide range of individuals.
Promoting political participation
Azaiza emphasized the importance of promoting broad
participation, particularly in light of legislation aimed at empowering youth
and women. The objective is to foster a positive culture and a spirit of
positivity among citizens to invigorate the work of political parties.
In response, the
general secretaries of the parties presented several observations regarding
partisan work, urging the government to address them to promote and encourage
citizens to join parties.
This new stage of political reform calls for the full
implementation of the Political Parties Law and the Election Law, alongside
necessary amendments to legislation and regulations that facilitate the
activities of political parties and attract members and supporters.
The role of the media in highlighting political parties and
their programs was also emphasized during the meeting.
Representatives from various political parties attended the
meeting, including the Islamic Action Front, National Pact, Democratic People
"Hashd" Party, Workers Party, The Torch, Popular Unity Party, Shura,
Reform and Renewal, Jordanian National Movement, Jordanian Social Democratic
Party, Blessed Land, New Path, Justice and Reform, Democratic Unionists, Arab
Socialist Baath, and the National Coalition.
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