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Ammon News - Deputizing for HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, Senate President Faisal Fayez Tuesday attended the launch of the Arab Network for Youth in Elections, organized by the Independent Election Commission (IEC) in cooperation with the Organization of Arab Electoral Management Bodies (ArabEMBs).

In remarks at the opening ceremony, Fayez conveyed the Crown Prince's blessing of the launch of the Arab Network for Youth in Elections, the first of its kind in the Arab region.

He said that His Majesty King Abdullah II has upheld reform in all fields with a solid political will and vision to the reform process and future democracy in Jordan.

He cited reform milestones, including the first constitutional amendment in 2011, which resulted in the Constitutional Court and the Judicial Council and an enhanced Parliament and judiciary, as well as setting up the electoral commission and passing legislation to promote integrity, transparency and public freedoms.

Fayez noted that the King attaches great importance to the country's young men and women, and has faith in their ability to bring about positive change to build a Jordan capable of facing challenges.

In his address at the opening ceremony, IEC board of Commissioners Chairman Moussa Maytah called for unlocking the energies of youth to fulfill their future aspirations and support them to reach decision-marking positions.

ArabEMBs President, Chairperson of Somalia's National Independent Electoral Commission, Halima Ismail, said the launch of the network will help develop the political capabilities of Arab youth and their involvement in political and electoral work. She emphasized the pivotal role of youth in the development and prosperity of nations.