AMMAN – On Sunday, the government formally
presented a draft law to the House of Representatives concerning ratifying the
sixth amended agreement governing the rehabilitation, expansion, and operation
of Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in collaboration with the Airport
International Group (AIG). The proposed agreement is slated to endure for a
minimum of 30 years.
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In a letter dated March 7, Prime Minister
Bisher Al-Khasawneh dispatched to the Speaker of the House, Ahmad Safadi, the
government urged the House to expedite the consideration and enactment of the
proposed legislation. The accord is envisioned to bolster Jordan's investment
climate and sustain operational stability within the aviation and air cargo
sector in compliance with Article 117 of the Jordanian Constitution, Al-Mamlaka
TV reported.
The agreement, forged between the government,
represented by the Ministry of Transport (MoT), and the AIG, is poised to take
effect upon its publication in the official gazette.
Signed initially on May 19, 2007, the
agreement for the rehabilitation, expansion, and operation of QAIA has
undergone five amendments in 2009, 2012 (twice), 2014, and 2021. The latest
amendment revises section 3.1 of the agreement, establishing the initial
duration at 30 years from the effective date, subject to extension and/or
termination as delineated in the contract.
In a session convened last Wednesday, the
Cabinet greenlit the draft law for ratifying the amended agreement, laying the
groundwork for its referral to the Parliament for requisite approval
procedures.
The proposed legislation underscores Jordan's
commitment to fortifying its aviation infrastructure and fostering sustained
growth in the sector. As the House deliberates on the draft law's enactment,
the government anticipates the swift realization of objectives aimed at
augmenting operational efficiency and bolstering Jordan's position as a
regional aviation hub.
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