Amman, July 1 (Petra) – Minister of Political and Parliamentary
Affairs Abdul-Moneim Al-Oudat said on Wednesday that the
modernization scheme, with its political, economic, and
administrative tracks, is an ongoing national approach to broaden
popular participation in the decision-making process, safeguard
democracy, and bolster the state’s resilience in the face of
challenges.

Addressing a meeting with members of the Amman Group for Future
Dialogues, led by its president, Bilal Al-Tal, the minister said
Jordan had firmly established itself as a voice of wisdom and
moderation in a region rife with conflicts, through an approach based
on consolidating security and stability and enhancing stability at
both national and regional levels.

He stressed youth engagement in political life and empowerment to
bring about “qualitative” change, and boost the presence of political
parties in fieldwork.

Political parties are a key pillar of the national work system, and
an active partner in solidifying the internal front amid rapidly
evolving challenges and increasing complexities in the region, which
require unified efforts and enhanced joint action to confront various
challenges, Al-Oudat stressed.

Members of the Amman Group for Future Dialogues agreed on the
importance of political parties in nation-building and promoting
democratic life. They warned that a large number of parties would not
serve the national interest, but merging these would help build more
robust and effective parties.

//Petra//SS