A joint Senate committee on Wednesday met with representatives of Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), which has been working to support democracies since its establishment in 1992 in the United Kingdom. The committee, chaired by Issa Murad, said the meeting went over cooperation aspects and efforts to launch joint collaboration horizons, in addition to empowerment of Jordan’s women and youth, according to a Senate statement. Murad referred to His Majesty King Abdullah II’s vision to modernize the Kingdom’s political system, implement an economic vision, and carry out administrative reform. Murad also noted the Senate, represented by its permanent committees, is keen to implement the Royal vision to empower women and youth, by developing comprehensive programs, aimed to stimulating their participation in political life. For her part, Head of WFD Middle East and North Africa region, Airlie Taylor, said the foundation aims to support parliamentary work and development of political parties, democratic institutions and civil society institutions. She noted WFD visit to the Senate aims to increase joint cooperation and coordination over domestic issues of common concern. Talyor noted increasing participation of women and youth in Jordan’s political aspect and in the labor sector is a top WFD concern, which is keen to raise level of its activity in supporting democratic life in the Middle East. Talyor added that the Kingdom is a “stable country and enhances engagement of women and youth in various aspects of political life.”
Source: Jordan News Agency