Amman, Feb 23 (Petra) – Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan met on Monday with the National Charter Party Bloc to discuss issues raised regarding the draft Social Security Law.

Bloc head MP Ibrahim Al-Tarawneh said in a statement that bloc members focused on amendments related to early retirement and old-age provisions and conveyed all citizens’ observations on the draft law to the government.

He added that the prime minister dealt seriously and attentively with these observations, stressing that the government is open to all opinions and ideas to produce a law that achieves the highest levels of national consensus, serves citizens’ interests, and preserves their rights in the short and long term.

Al-Tarawneh said that if the draft law is referred to the Lower House, it will be thoroughly discussed there to ensure that all proposals are carefully considered and that any amendments that balance the rights of contributors with the sustainability of the Social Security Corporation are considered, serving the public interest and maintaining the strength of the insurance system.

He stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation between the executive and legislative branches and continuing dialogue and coordination to support effective joint national work and address outstanding issues with full responsibility.

//Petra// AF

23/02/2026 22:05:16