Jordan Daily – Prime Minister Bishr Al-Khasawneh conducted a dialogue meeting at Mutah University on Saturday, as part of the ongoing youth dialogues initiative.
Speaking at the event, Al-Khasawneh highlighted the low youth participation rate in the recent parliamentary elections, which stood at a mere 33% , emphasizing the need to create incentives and opportunities for young individuals to engage in the electoral process and join political parties.
Recognizing the importance of party engagement, Al-Khasawneh commended the efforts of several parties that have made significant improvements in recent times. He also emphasized that there are some parties that have genuine reform programs in place.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister noted that constitutional amendments, as well as modifications to electoral and political party laws, are being pursued with the ultimate goal of increasing youth involvement in elections.
Under the banner “Visions of Modernization: Youth is the Focus of Concern,” Al-Khasawneh initiated a series of dialogues with Jordanian youth. The first dialogue session took place at the University of Jordan, and this gathering at Mutah University marked another step in fostering meaningful discussions with youth.
