The report and resolution of Cypriot MP C.The report and resolution of Cypriot MP George Loucaides, member of the Cypriot delegation to the CSCE and Rapporteur of the Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy on the evaluation of the institution "Partnership for Democracy" in relation to the Jordanian Parliament, were unanimously adopted at a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Reykjavik.[/P]
According to a statement by the Parliament, in his intervention, Mr. Loucaides expressed his thanks for the hospitality extended to him during his working visit to Jordan and for the cooperation shown by his interlocutors and pointed out that the main challenges facing Jordan are the continuous flow of migrants from neighbouring countries, the difficult economic conditions and the general instability in the region and praised the progress achieved in many areas, including essential reforms.
Mr. Loucaides, according to the statement, stressed that the Parliament should make every effort to ensure that Jordan meets its political commitments and resolves the remaining issues and reaffirmed the CSTO's commitment to support all efforts to further shield democratic institutions.
He referred in particular to legislation recently adopted by the Jordanian Parliament to facilitate the formation of political parties and encourage the participation of women and young people in political life. Loucaides pointed out that violence against women continues to be a problem, although measures have been taken for their social empowerment, such as positive measures have been promoted regarding administrative reservations and children's rights.
Mr. Loucaides said that restrictions on freedom of expression and the independence of the media should be lifted and urged the Jordanian Parliament to intervene to introduce a de jure moratorium on the death penalty until its definitive abolition, noting, as a positive development, the non-application since 2017 of this practice, which, he pointed out, is not in line with the principles and values of the Council of Europe.
Source: CNA
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