King directs gov’t to address economic challenges

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday directed the government to mobilise its various institutions to work towards improving the economic situation in Jordan. 

During a visit to the Prime Ministry where he met with Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour, the King said concerned government agencies should pay full attention to economic conditions and double their efforts to improve the investment and business environment.

All officials, at all levels, should take part in these efforts, the King told Ensour, stressing the importance of the economic sector, according to a statement by the Royal Court. 

King Abdullah stressed the importance of implementing additional key reforms and reviewing relevant legislation to boost economic development, so that this can serve as the basis to provide required job opportunities.  

The King also directed the government to deal with economic challenges facing the private sector as soon as possible and to work in contact with its various entities to find workable solutions to present challenges.