AMMAN: A Royal Decree was issued on Wednesday, approving the formation of the new Jordanian government under the leadership of Jaafar Hassan.

The decree follows the resignation of former Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh.

The new cabinet was appointed under Article 35 of the Jordanian Constitution.

The ministers were sworn in before King Abdullah II at Al-Husseiniya Palace, in the presence of Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Royal Court Chief Yousef Al-Issawi.

Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan also presented the government’s formal response to the Royal letter of designation, outlining the administration’s commitment to continuing Jordan’s modernization journey and implementing the country’s key national initiatives.

In a meeting with the outgoing Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh and his cabinet, King Abdullah expressed his gratitude for their service and awarded them the Silver Jubilee Medal in recognition of their efforts.

Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA