Amman, July 19 (Petra) — First Deputy Speaker of the Lower House of
Parliament Khamis Atieh stated on Sunday that the 20th parliament
represents the implementation of royal directives aimed at
modernizing the political and partisan system and elevating
parliamentary life in the kingdom.

Speaking during an appearance on the “Parliament Dome” program
broadcast on Al Mamlaka TV, Atieh said that parliamentary life in
Jordan is experiencing a pivotal phase in the state’s history. He
noted that the lower house’s role extends beyond passing legislation
to working with a national spirit that reflects the political,
economic, and social reform vision of His Majesty King Abdullah II.

Atieh added that institutional development requires continuous review
of regulations, stressing that any institution seeking progress must
re-evaluate its organizational tools to keep pace with changes and
achieve optimal performance levels.

The first deputy speaker explained that the internal regulations of
the Lower House require review and development to align with rapid
global advancements, meet the requirements of the new political
phase, and fulfill the ambitions of the political modernization
project, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of
parliamentary work.

Regarding the current extraordinary session, Atieh indicated that it
includes a package of draft laws directly impacting citizens’ lives.
He emphasized that the parliament is exercising its constitutional
and legislative duties to improve legislation and regulate relations
between the state, its institutions, and citizens to achieve the
public interest.

He pointed out that meetings held by parliamentary committees before
the launch of the extraordinary session were part of a participatory
approach aimed at listening to diverse viewpoints and consulting with
relevant authorities and experts to address key observations on the
draft bills before they are debated on the floor.

Atieh reaffirmed that the Lower House is moving forward with its
legislative and oversight duties based on a reform vision rooted in
dialogue and openness, ensuring the passage of high-quality
legislation that responds to the needs of citizens and supports the
comprehensive modernization process led by His Majesty King Abdullah
II.

//Petra// AF