PM announces government measures to enhance customs reforms, promote job opportunities

PM announces government measures to enhance customs reforms, promote job opportunities

Ammon News - The government is pushing on at a "steady and real" pace, in accordance with His Majesty King Abdullah II's directives and visions to enter the state's 2nd centennial with plans aimed to modernize Jordan's political system, develop the public sector, carry out necessary economic reforms and address major challenges, primarily poverty and unemployment, Prime Minister, Dr. Bishr Khasawneh, said Sunday.

Speaking at a press conference held Sunday, at the Prime Ministry, in the presence of a number of ministers, the PM announced new government measures to promote customs reforms and launch 5G mobile infrastructure services in the telecom sector, in addition to enhancing employment opportunities.

The PM also said the first mechanisms of political modernization in the state's 2nd centennial was His Majesty King Abdullah II's decision to form the Royal Committee to Modernize the Political System (RCMPS).

In addition, the PM affirmed that the government adhered to the Royal "guarantee" by sending the two bills related to political parties and elections and the related constitutional amendments to the Lower House of Representatives, adding that the government added some constitutional amendments before sending the package to the Lower House.

The PM said the constitutional amendments, which were endorsed by