Jordan’s government resigns after parliamentary elections
Resignation allows Jordan’s king to appoint new government in wake of parliamentary elections
ANKARA
Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh tendered his government’s resignation to King Abdullah II on Sunday, according to state media.
The resignation came less than a week after the Sept. 10 parliamentary elections, in which the opposition Islamic Action Front made large gains in the parliament.
The move allows the king to appoint a new government to align with the newly elected legislature. It is part of Jordan's constitutional process to ensure a refreshed mandate for the executive branch in light of electoral results.
The king is expected to reappoint Khasawneh or choose a new prime minister to form the next government.
Khasawneh was the longest-serving prime minister under King Abdullah. He was appointed to form the government in October 2020, succeeding Omar Al-Razzaz.
* Writing by Ikram Kouachi
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