Conversely, energy costs emerge as one of the most prominent challenges facing national industry. Reducing these costs, improving their efficiency, and supporting productive sectors are essential steps to boost exports, stimulate investment, and expand job opportunities. Just as Jordan's ambition to consolidate its position as a regional logistics hub requires developing infrastructure, enhancing the role of the Port of Aqaba, facilitating supply chains, and reducing time and costs for investors and exporters.
However, what is on the Prime Minister's mind is not limited to the economy and major projects, but extends to setting the rhythm of the government team and dismantling the bureaucratic complexities that hinder decisions and delay implementation. The success of plans is contingent upon the efficiency of institutions, speed of response, clarity of responsibilities, and holding officials accountable for results, not for the number of meetings and statements.
Hence, the Prime Minister's field tours gain their importance, whether at the Port of Aqaba or in following up on major development projects. The field reveals obstacles as they are, away from reports, and allows for addressing malfunctions and holding the concerned parties accountable.
This responsibility increases in light of regional crises, economic pressures, and scarcity of resources, which requires protecting the national economy, enhancing productivity, expanding the investment base, and achieving a balance between facing immediate challenges and long-term structural reforms.
In summary, what is on the mind of Prime Minister Jafar Hassan is the same as what is on the minds of Jordanian citizens: from improving living conditions, providing job opportunities, and strengthening the national economy, to developing services and raising the efficiency of government performance. For this reason, the government seeks to intensify efforts to meet the aspirations of citizens and transform national priorities into tangible results felt by everyone.
