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King receives GCC secretary general
His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday received Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Nayef Al Hajraf at Al Husseiniya Palace.
During the meeting, King Abdullah stressed Jordan’s keenness to continue bolstering cooperation and strengthening the strategic partnership with GCC countries, especially in food and water security.
His Majesty reiterated his support for the outcomes of the 41st GCC Summit hosted by Saudi Arabia, which contributed to enhancing solidarity and stability in the Gulf Arab region, lauding the efforts of the GCC secretary general in that regard.
The meeting covered the latest Arab and regional developments, foremost of which is the Palestinian cause, with the King reaffirming the need to reach just and comprehensive peace on the basis of the two-state solution and in line with the Arab Peace Initiative, international law, and relevant UN resolutions.
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King urges bolstering cooperation between legislative, executive authorities
His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday stressed the importance of bolstering cooperation between the legislative and executive branches, noting Parliament’s important legislative and oversight role.
At a meeting with the Senate president, the speaker of the House of Representatives, and members of the two Chambers’ permanent offices, King Abdullah stressed the importance of Parliament’s Code of Conduct in enhancing public trust in the legislative authority, noting that a number of draft laws require Parliament’s attention, in line with current national priorities.
His Majesty stressed Parliament’s important role in building on the state’s achievements, as it begins its second centennial, urging teamwork among all institutions to proceed forward in development efforts, especially on the administrative side, to enhance the level of public services.