Xinhua News Agency, Amman, October 3 (Reporter Ji Ze) King Abdullah II of Jordan approved the resignation of Prime Minister Omar Razaz on the 3rd, and at the same time instructed him to guard the cabinet until the new prime minister and the new cabinet are formed.
According to a statement issued by the Royal Palace of Jordan on the 3rd, Abdullah II approved the collective resignation submitted by the cabinet headed by Razaz on the same day and asked the caretaker cabinet to continue to deal with daily affairs until the appointment of a new prime minister and a new cabinet.
Abdullah II thanked Razaz and his cabinet members for their contributions to the country, especially during the new crown epidemic, Jordanian government agencies can work together to fight the epidemic.
On September 27, Abdullah II announced the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the Senate of the National Assembly.
According to the Jordanian Constitution, the cabinet should resign within one week of the king’s order to dissolve the House of Representatives.
According to reports, the dissolution of the parliament is considered to be a preparation for the upcoming parliamentary elections.
According to a statement issued by the Independent Electoral Commission of Jordan, elections for the new parliament are scheduled to be held on November 10.