Al-Khraisheh: Jordan has been committed to the project of renaissance and modernity since its founding

 

Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs Haditha Al-Khraisheh affirmed that Jordan was founded on the Arab Renaissance project, the principles of the Great Arab Revolt, and the values ​​of modernity since its founding. The state has been committed to involving citizens in the decision-making process, out of its belief in freedom and democracy based on the participation of all without excluding any political component from various ideologies.

 

This came during a lecture he delivered to students in the 20th Defense Course and the "Strategies for Confronting Extremism and Terrorism 7" Master's Program on Thursday at the Royal Jordanian National Defense College. The lecture was titled "The Path of Political Modernization: Its Concept and Directions." The lecture was attended by the college's commandant, the head, and members of its guidance body.

 

Al-Khraisheh reviewed the stages of development in political and party life since 1928, following the issuance of the Basic Law of the Jordanian State, up to the current political modernization process. He highlighted the constitutional amendments that have been made, and the most prominent features of the electoral and political parties laws. He noted that continuous modernization in all areas is what Jordan always strives for in order to develop, build, and achieve. He also noted that political modernization is an irreversible necessity for the development of an effective democracy based on political pluralism and the presence of national parties with clear platforms for all issues. Citizens are convinced of this, given the existence of laws and legislation regulating political life, evidenced by the increasing number of political party memberships, particularly among youth and women, as there is no legislative environment as supportive of women and youth as there is in Jordan. The Minister highlighted the characteristics of the political modernization process, characterized by continuity and dynamism, which are based on the concept of proportionality, as found in all advanced societies. He also highlighted the foundations of the political modernization process, which are based on the Constitution, royal mandates for governments, discussion papers, national documents and initiatives, international covenants and conventions ratified by Jordan, and the outcomes of the Royal Committee for Modernizing the Political System. He noted that His Majesty the King's discussion papers set a roadmap for the political modernization process in Jordan and defined the role of all components of society in this process.

 

The Minister pointed out that Jordan respects all opinions and opposing views, and that the institution of the throne maintains an equal distance from Jordanians and all political forces. Our wise leadership oversees the affairs of state in a manner of which we are proud. He added that Jordan has always engaged with the issues of the Arab nation, especially the Palestinian cause, and despite the surrounding circumstances, it has maintained its stability and steadfastness, as the democratic process proceeds within the legal timeframes stipulated in the Constitution.

 

He called on citizens to engage with political parties, engage in party work, and expand the base of participation by exercising the right to vote through the ballot box.

 

At the end of the lecture, an open discussion took place during which the Minister answered all the students' questions and inquiries.