PM : Caretaker gov't to execute King's directives with same perseverance
04-10-2020 10:14 AM
Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - Prime Minister of the caretaker government, Omar Razzaz, said the Cabinet, which has worked in the one-team spirit, continues to implement the King's directives with the same determination, and perseverance during the current caretaker period.
Speaking during a Cabinet session held on Sunday, Razzaz said: "We are overwhelmed by the King's dear confidence to entrust the government to fulfill caretaker tasks until a successor is chosen and a new Cabinet is formed, in his letter accepting the government's resignation Saturday evening ."
"We, in a state of institutions, are honored to submit the government's resignation, in accordance with constitutional requirements, after dissolving the Lower House of Parliament," according to Razzaz.
Citing the the Royal message Saturday evening, he said it has referred to several issues, the foremost is the exceptional circumstances that Jordan is facing triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Royal message is a "clear" indication of the concerted efforts of all state institutions and the spirit of solidarity that Jordan has witnessed, and during which the government has worked with private sector and civil society institutions, according to Razzaz.
Razzaz said the King's message also indicated that the ministerial team has worked with dedication and sincerity, reiterating the pledge to remain "loyal soldiers in all circumstances and times."