Ensour says gov’t committed to fighting corruption

AMMAN — Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour on Wednesday met with Transparency International Director General Cobus de Swardt to discuss political reform efforts in the Kingdom. 

During the meeting, attended by Public Sector Development Minister Khleef Al Khawaldeh, Ensour said Jordan has achieved “true and deep” political reform, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

He highlighted the government’s vision to build institutions based on justice and integrity, noting that there have been no allegations of corruption in the government’s work.

Jordan enjoys security and stability and is a role model for peace in the region, the premier said, noting that the Kingdom has been focusing in particular on the quality of health and education services, and on developing and improving the role of women in public life. 

De Swardt, who is currently visiting the Kingdom to take part in the 10th Government Leaders Forum to be held this Saturday in Amman, said Transparency International works to entrench principles of integrity and anti-corruption, noting that the Royal discussion papers authored by His Majesty King Abdullah give hope to the future and coming generations.

Also on Wednesday, Lower House Speaker Atef Tarawneh met separately with De Swardt and his accompanying delegation to discuss ways to activate and develop cooperation.

Tarawneh reviewed the House’s achievements before and after the Arab Spring. 

He said the Lower House is in active partnership with the Audit Bureau, a major oversight agency that provides the House with periodic reports on violations in public institutions.

De Swardt reviewed his agency’s role in the field of combating corruption and voiced his trust in Parliament’s integrity and efforts to boost awareness of the importance of transparency and accountability.