Jordan’s government wins vote of confidence

The government of Jordanian Prime Minister Omar Razzaz on Thursday (July 19th) won the Lower House of parliament’s vote of confidence with a majority of 79 out of 124 lawmakers present, the Jordan Times reported.

Six lawmakers were absent while two abstained.

The voting process took place immediately after Razzaz delivered his response to remarks made concerning the government’s policy statement.

Razzaz’s government won the House’s confidence following 10 sessions held over five days during which 120 MPs from the 130-strong chamber presented their notes on the policy statement.

Responding to lawmakers’ remarks, which included criticism of his plan and his selection of his team, Razzaz pledged to hold periodic meetings with parliamentary blocs and committees on various national issues.

He also said that the comprehensive development programme that he pledged to implement in the policy statement would be primarily focused on enhancing the economic participation of young people in the process.

The government was ready with a comprehensive employment project targeting the youth, he said.

He also pledged to launch a nationwide dialogue over a new income tax law that can ensure social justice and serve the national economy, adding that the government is currently reviewing the tax burdens on individuals and "will not hesitate to lower any tax" if deemed necessary.

Presenting the government’s policy statement to the House last week, Razzaz said it would "shape and define the relationship between citizens and their government based on the constitution and Jordanians’ role in achieving sustainable development".

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