Prime minister urges religious institutions to promote values of inclusion, balance

Prime minister urges religious institutions to promote values of inclusion, balance

AMMAN — Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Tuesday reiterated Jordan’s steadfast position, under Hashemite leadership and through its people, as a beacon of moderation, tolerance and balance.During a visit to the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, the prime minister underscored the ministry’s pivotal role in advancing these values, which he described as “the essence of our

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Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood ban is a win for regional stability

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