Jordan’s King briefed on progress in economic modernisation implementation

Jordan’s King briefed on progress in economic modernisation implementation

His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday was briefed on progress in the implementation of the Economic Modernisation Vision (EMV), at a meeting attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein.

During the meeting, held at Al Husseiniya Palace and attended by Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh and a number of concerned ministers, King Abdullah said moving forward with the Aqaba-Amman Water Desalination and Conveyance Project is a national priority, according to a Royal Court statement.

His Majesty said the vision must produce tangible outcomes for Jordanians by improving services and completing projects.

The King called for maintaining government consultations with the private sector to provide clear and transparent updates on what has been achieved and what is expected to be achieved next year, as well as to discuss how to overcome obstacles.

His Majesty said it is important to build the capacities of ministries to guarantee the implementation of the vision, and to release monthly progress reports.

Prime Minister Khasawneh said the government has completed the necessary steps to institutionalise the EMV’s implementation and ensure it continues across governments, noting that the vision’s executive programme is progressing despite regional challenges.

Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Minister of State for Public Sector