Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - Prime Minister, Omar Razzaz, said His Majesty King Abdullah II focused, as he chaired the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, on a number of domestic issues, particularly seriousness in fighting corruption and the rule of law.

During his visit on Wednesday, to the Jordan Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission (JIACC), Razzaz affirmed the government's commitment and measures to combat corruption should be based on Royal directives, which affirm equality and firmness in this context.

Speaking during his meeting with JIACC chairman, Muhannad Hijazi, which was attended by the Minister of State for Prime Ministry Affairs Sami Daoud, and the Minister of State for Media Affairs, Amjad Adaileh, Razzaz reiterated the government's keenness on the approach of transparency and the pursuit of accuracy and justice in all measures to fight corruption, in a bid to "reach the truth" through the JIACC, the various concerned departments, and the judiciary.

On anti-corruption bids and legislation, Razzaz pointed to what has been accomplished to enhance integrity and combat corruption in the legislative and procedural areas, to increase powers of the JIACC and the Audit Bureau, further increase accountability in regard to officials' "bloated wealth" and steps to prevent depreciation of crimes on public money.


"What the JIACC is doing on the procedural side must be strengthened in all legislation and regulations that help it play its role in recovering money in the public sector and also in the private sector with regard to tax evasion," Razzaz said.

On the Kingdom's investment-friendly environment, Razzaz noted the Jordanian economy "was and still open and stimulates investment," adding, "Everyone who invests in Jordan is welcome, whether locally or outside of the country, as investment is the engine of the economy and employment wheel creates benefits to all."
The premier noted:"This does not mean allowing tax evasion or money laundering, and that the government has taken a number of measures to prosecute tax evaders."

On addressing the Covid-19 pandemic's economic repercussions, he called on tackling its economic impact "responsibly" under the rule of law, the concept of solidarity and avoidance of practices that violate laws and regulations.

The JIACC, he said, had and will have a major role in ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, adding the government adhere to the highest standards of transparency and the implementation of the law with all seriousness.

Moreover, he expressed confidence the Covid-19 crisis will able overcome with the joint cooperation from the public and private sectors and civil society institutions.