Senate president meets with youth delegations

AMMAN — Senate President Faisal Fayez on Wednesday met with members of delegations taking part in the 14th Youth of the Arab Capitals Forum, which is organised by the Ministry of Youth in cooperation with the Arab League, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Fayez highlighted the importance of the youth building societies, combating terrorism and extremism through adopting policies that increase awareness and promote the values of tolerance, coexistence and moderation.

He said that the anti-terrorism plan, which the government drafted in 2014 defined the responsibilities of ministries and public institutions in facing extremism, adding that the fight against terrorism requires comprehensive and collective efforts. During an extended dialogue, Fayez answered questions from youth that focused around the role of the Senate in the Jordanian political life, and its role in various cases and challenges that the country is facing.