Amman: Jordon’s King Abdullah has promised democratic reforms in the country, following the pro-democratic demonstrations in the country.
Jordan s King Abdullah said that he was committed to pushing ahead with democratic reforms, but believed street pressure for change was a recipe for turmoil.
The monarch, speaking in a televised speech marking his 12-year as ruler and 90-year of the state’s creation, said he supported a new electoral law planned by a government-appointed panel that would allow for a cabinet to be elected by a parliamentary majority rather than being chosen by him.
“Regarding political reform in particular, we say we will rely on the agreed recommendations of the national dialogue committee towards elections and political parties laws that meet expectations of Jordanians and guarantee the introduction of a modern election laws to establish a representative parliament to all Jordanians and approved by them,” he said
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