10 March 2013
Amman - Prime Minister-Designate Abdullah Ensour on Sunday opened consultations with parliament in his bid to put together a new cabinet a day after he was entrusted by His Majesty King Abdullah to form and head Jordan's first parliamentary government.
Ensour said after seeing Senate President Taher Masri and Lower House Speaker Saad Hayel Srour that his new government will be "clean and pure", adding that parliament will be a key partner and that he will tomorrow begin a series of meetings with all parliamentary blocs. "It was inevitable to begin consultations exactly from here, the parliament, where I was met by the Senate President and by the House of Deputies Speaker to listen to me about what I think for the next stage and to seek their guidance, opinions and wisdom for what they represent, the parliament, which is a great thing in our political life for its role in the political process charted and started by His Majesty the King," he said.
He said parliament will be a major body where policies and plans are drawn since deputies are the representatives of the people and it is inevitable to take the nod from the House speaker for consultations to begin with the House's blocs and also to meet the senate members.
The premier-designate said all issues will be on the table in his encounters with MPs, adding that he will be guided by the Speech from the Throne, the three royal discussion papers and the letter of designation in "this turning point", vowing that his government will strive to advance reform a success.
"If we miss the opportunity we will feel sorry. Neither me nor any government I head will miss the opportunity to make the reform process a success," he added.
He said political reform, maximizing democracy and participation are the real approach for the future, adding that "anyone of us" who does not meet these requirements will let down His Majesty the King and betray the people's aspirations.
Asked if he will bring lawmakers into the new government, Ensour said it hinged on the outcome of consultations, adding that he will seek assurances from the MPs and will be open to their views. He stressed that the country needs change and new thought and ideas. "We want something genuine, something different," he added.
The prime minister-designate said the consultations will take time before he announces his new government team.
Amman - Prime Minister-Designate Abdullah Ensour on Sunday opened consultations with parliament in his bid to put together a new cabinet a day after he was entrusted by His Majesty King Abdullah to form and head Jordan's first parliamentary government.
Ensour said after seeing Senate President Taher Masri and Lower House Speaker Saad Hayel Srour that his new government will be "clean and pure", adding that parliament will be a key partner and that he will tomorrow begin a series of meetings with all parliamentary blocs. "It was inevitable to begin consultations exactly from here, the parliament, where I was met by the Senate President and by the House of Deputies Speaker to listen to me about what I think for the next stage and to seek their guidance, opinions and wisdom for what they represent, the parliament, which is a great thing in our political life for its role in the political process charted and started by His Majesty the King," he said.
He said parliament will be a major body where policies and plans are drawn since deputies are the representatives of the people and it is inevitable to take the nod from the House speaker for consultations to begin with the House's blocs and also to meet the senate members.
The premier-designate said all issues will be on the table in his encounters with MPs, adding that he will be guided by the Speech from the Throne, the three royal discussion papers and the letter of designation in "this turning point", vowing that his government will strive to advance reform a success.
"If we miss the opportunity we will feel sorry. Neither me nor any government I head will miss the opportunity to make the reform process a success," he added.
He said political reform, maximizing democracy and participation are the real approach for the future, adding that "anyone of us" who does not meet these requirements will let down His Majesty the King and betray the people's aspirations.
Asked if he will bring lawmakers into the new government, Ensour said it hinged on the outcome of consultations, adding that he will seek assurances from the MPs and will be open to their views. He stressed that the country needs change and new thought and ideas. "We want something genuine, something different," he added.
The prime minister-designate said the consultations will take time before he announces his new government team.
© Jordan News Agency - Petra 2013
