AMMAN, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Prime Minister Omar Razzaz on Monday said the government will soon announce several measures to ease economic burdens shouldered by citizens.
He made the remarks Monday at the Prime Ministry as he received congratulations following the formation of a new government.
Razzaz, who was last week tasked with heading a new government, said measures will be taken to help Jordanians overcome the tough economic and financial conditions.
He added that the government will soon hold a meeting with representatives from society to address national priorities and come up with short-term and long-term plans for boosting economic growth.
Last week, Razzaz and members of his new cabinet were sworn in on Thursday before King Abdullah II.
This is the first government to be formed by Razzaz, who was education minister in the government of former Prime Minister Hani Mulki who resigned early June following nationwide protests in rejection of the economic policies and the income tax draft law.
The first decision by the new cabinet was to withdraw the controversial income tax draft law which had triggered nationwide protests against the bill.
