King swears in new ministers Kharabsheh, Tell

AMMAN — Mahmoud Kharabsheh and Nawaf Wasfi Tell were sworn in before His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday as Minister of State, and Minister of State for Coordination and Streamlining.

Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh attended the swearing-in, according to a Royal Court statement

Kharabsheh has concluded a quarantine period, having recently tested positive for COVID-19, while Tell has finished the quarantine period required for travellers returning to Jordan.

A Royal Decree was issued on October 12, approving the formation of a new Cabinet, headed by Khasawneh.