Amman, July 7 (Petra) – Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs, Abdel Moneim Al Odat, Monday received Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al Yamahi and stressed the importance of cementing joint Arab action through national parliaments.

He said Jordan, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, attached great importance to parliamentary diplomacy and its vital role in defending Arab issues, foremost of which is the Palestinian cause.

The minister said Jordan made key strides in enhancing parliamentary work, making parliament the true representative of all segments of society that promotes participation in the decision-making process and formulating policies.

Al Odat said the Royal Committee for Modernizing the Political System, formed at the beginning of the second centennial of the Jordanian state, aims to bolster the Kingdom's democratic model and create a partisan parliament based on programmatic party work that meets citizens' needs and aspirations.

For his part, Al-Yamahi praised Jordanian diplomacy, led by His Majesty King Abdullah II, in defending Arab issues, foremost of which is the Palestinian cause.

He affirmed the Arab Parliament's cooperation with Jordan to enhance joint Arab parliamentary dialogue on various issues and related matters, and affirm support for the Hashemite Custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

//Petra//SS

07/07/2025 16:49:28