Peace, security top priorities for Jordan — Parliament speaker

By Petra - Sep 01,2015 - Last updated at Sep 01,2015

NEW YORK — Lower House Speaker Atef Tarawneh on Monday said the delay in achieving sustainable development and democratisation in Jordan is due to the absence of the international support required to achieve comprehensive peace that guarantees the rights of Palestinians.

Speaking at the fourth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament at the UN, he said Jordan is affected by what happens in Iraq, Syria and Palestine, and its top priority is peace and security.

The Kingdom is stable amidst regional turmoil and Jordanians work to preserve national unity and cooperation, Tarawneh said, urging the international community to support the Kingdom’s efforts in hosting refugees.

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