His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday urged the government to keep citizens abreast of all developments regarding issues of national concern.

King Abdullah said transparency and clarity in presenting these issues for public discussion would preempt “attempts to cast doubt on Jordan's achievements and its pan-national positions.”

At a meeting on Monday with Prime Minister Nader Dahabi, Senate President Zeid Rifai, Lower House Speaker Abdul Hadi Majali, former prime ministers and heads of committees in the two houses of Parliament, the King said there are “no concerns about the future of Jordan. Supposing there were conspiracies against this country, such plots have been there since the time of the founding King [Abdullah I]”.

Jordan has firmly confronted these conspiracies, equipped with the unity of its people and the coherence of the internal front, King Abdullah said.

The King that added it was important to continue coordination between the branches of government on the one hand, and communication between the authorities and the Jordanian community to clarify the country's positions and policies.

Commenting on an ongoing debate over the alleged sale of military-owned lands to foreign investors in the Dabouq area, Dahabi insisted that government has nothing to hide, stressing that no decision has been taken in this regard.

The premier told the meeting on Monday the government will keep Parliament informed of any decision it takes in this regard with utmost transparency.

King Abdullah also called for cooperation between executive and legislative authorities to pass the legislation required to serve the development process.

On regional issues, he said the focus is on serving the Palestinian cause to protect both Jordan and Palestine through the creation of an independent Palestinian state and restoring Palestinians' legitimate rights.

The King said the major direct challenge facing the Kingdom is the economic situation in light of the huge increase in prices of oil and food items.

The King listened to remarks from the attendees, who called for “constructive criticism” over defamation and slander, in an apparent reference to recent attacks on public figures in the media and Parliament.