AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCabinet & Budgeting: Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan urged ministries to start drafting 2027 budgets so the general budget is submitted within the constitutional deadline, while also pushing a 15% cut in operational expenses and a JD30 monthly salary increase for civil and military staff and retirees earning under JD600. Health Reform Financing: The Cabinet approved a $400m World Bank IBRD deal for a results-based Health Sector Reform Programme through 2030, targeting better hospital governance, stronger primary care, earlier detection of non-communicable diseases, and faster digital integration. Regional Security & Airspace: Jordan warned of an airspace breach linked to renewed regional escalation, with authorities stressing air traffic was continuing normally and that Jordan would not be a battlefield. Jordan–Iraq Ties: Hassan told Iraqi Parliament Speaker Heit al-Halbousi that Iraq’s security is inseparable from Jordan’s, highlighting concern over non-state armed activity beyond Iraqi state control. EU–Jordan Relations: EU human rights envoy Kaja Ollongren described Jordan as a trusted strategic partner, citing long-running cooperation and Jordan’s role in stability amid refugee pressures. Energy & Resources Debate: An energy expert said Jordan has major untapped gas, oil shale, and mineral potential, arguing that rebuilding specialized exploration institutions is key to turning resources into revenue.
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