AMMAN — Lower House Speaker Abdul
Munim Odat announced on Wednesday the launch of a national dialogue next month,
to involve civil society institutions, political parties and opinion leaders on
legislation aiming to facelift political life.
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He noted during a session that Parliament
“will host these talks in coordination with parliamentary committees. The Lower
House will host all stakeholders, and public opinion leaders, to reach a
consensus on the legislative reform of political life in Jordan.”
Minister of Political and
Parliamentary Affairs Musa Maaytah told Jordan News that the development
of political life is an “ongoing process”.
“We started weeks ago a dialogue
with 50 political parties and various civil society representatives. We at the
ministry continue to learn and listen to stakeholders”.
Jamil Nemri, a former MP and
Secretary General of the Social Democrat Party questioned the timing of the
move.
“It remains unclear why this
statement came now, right after we finished a parliamentary elections,” he told
Jordan News.
The politician stressed the need to
identify the “frame of the intended political reform” before engaging in
legislative amendments. “The amendments must lead to sound political practice
and the formation of (efficient) political parties and blocs.”
His
Majesty King Abdullah urged on Tuesday further
cooperation between the House and the government, noting the importance of
moving forward with the revision of the elections, political parties, and local
administration laws.
Speaking at the meeting, House Speaker Abdul Monem Odat said the Chamber
exercises its oversight role by pointing out shortcomings in public
administration, so that the minister in question understands he or she is
accountable, noting ongoing cooperation between the House and government.
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