Amman, Sept. 16 (Petra) –Energy and Mineral Resources Committees of
the Senate and the lower House of Representatives discussed ways to
enhance joint cooperation and coordination.

This step aims to boost parliamentary performance, orchestrate
efforts in addressing issues within the energy and mineral resources
sector, and support the Kingdom’s economic development process.

During a joint meeting on Wednesday, Farouk Hiari, Chairman of the
Senate’s Energy and Mineral Resources Committee, called for
activating “institutional” communication between the two panels,
exchanging expertise and coordinating stances on priority national
issues.

He said this vision is particularly “crucial,” given the challenges
facing the Kingdom’s energy and mineral resources sector and the need
to ensure “secure and sustainable supplies and optimally” develop
and invest in mineral resources.

He noted that joint cooperation would contribute to developing the
parliamentary oversight system, improving legislation quality and
monitoring implementation of government plans and strategies related
to the energy and mineral resources sector, which all align with the
Economic Modernization Vision and the public interest.

In turn, Ayman Abu Hanieh, Chair of the lower House Energy and
Mineral Resources Committee, underscored the importance of launching
“practical” mechanisms for continuous coordination, exchanging
studies, reports, and recommendations, and discussing sector
challenges, aimed to establish investment opportunities.

He also highlighted the importance of conducting field visits to the
sites of sector institutions and companies and supporting their
operations, in accordance with applicable legislation.

According to a joint statement, the two sides discussed a slew of
issues of mutual interest, mainly energy supply security,
diversification of energy sources, and ways to develop renewable
energy sector, enhance the efficiency of the electricity system, and
boost investment in mineral resources and mining industries.

The two panels also went over means to strengthen public-private
partnerships, support natural resource exploration and exploitation
projects, review legislation governing the energy and mineral
resources sector, and monitor performance of entities and
institutions operating within the sector.

//Petra// AG