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Jordanians will accept ‘civil democratic state’ — Kalaldeh

By JT - Dec 23,2015 - Last updated at Dec 23,2015

AMMAN — Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs Khaled Kalaldeh on Tuesday stressed that Jordanians will accept a civil democratic state that safeguards the rights of its citizens and guarantees equal services, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Kalaldeh made his remarks during a panel discussion on the 2015 draft elections law, organised by the Jordanian Political Club in cooperation with the Great Arab Revolt Club, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The minister said Jordan is currently moving towards becoming a civil democratic country. Answering questions on the draft law, Kalaldeh said the government’s technical committee reviewed 118 election systems in the world during a year-and-a-half before preparing it.

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