King directs gov’t to address economic challenges

Amman
26 July 2015

His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday directed the government to mobilise its various institutions to work towards improving the economic situation in Jordan.

During a visit to the Prime Ministry, where King Abdullah met with Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour, the King said concerned government agencies should pay full attention to economic conditions and double their efforts to improve the investment and business environment.

All officials, at all levels, should take part in these efforts, His Majesty told Ensour, emphasising the importance of the economic sector.

The King stressed the importance of implementing additional key reforms and reviewing relevant legislation to boost economic development, so that this can serve as the basis to provide required job opportunities.

His Majesty also directed the government to deal with economic challenges facing the private sector as soon as possible and to work in contact with its various entities to find workable solutions to present challenges.