PM expresses condolences over passing of former intelligence chief

AMMAN — Former minister of state for prime ministry affairs and director general of the General Intelligence Department Gen. Mustafa Qaisi passed away on Sunday morning. Prime Minister Omar Razzaz eulogised the former minister, recounting his service and contributions to the Kingdom in all the positions he held, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The premier expressed his condolences to Qaisi’s family. Also on Sunday, Minister of State for Prime Ministry Affairs Sami Daoud remembered the late official and expressed his condolences to his family, Petra reported.

Qaisi was appointed as director general of the General Intelligence Department in 1989, and a national security adviser for the late King Hussein in 1996. He was nominated to serve on the Senate in 2001, and was appointed minister of state for Prime Ministry Affairs in 2002.