Jordanian PM negotiates economic reform program with IMF

Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh met on Wednesday with a delegation from the International Monetary Fund in Amman to negotiate the seventh review of the country’s economic reform program, Jordan News Agency reported.

According to Khasawneh, the new reform program will strengthen the national economy’s resilience, meet financing requirements, and promote growth.

He said that if approved, the new program will take the same approach as the previous one, with no tax increases or new taxes imposed, and that it will secure public revenue by combating tax evasion.

Khasawneh said that Jordan “is looking forward” to completing the program, and boosting the confidence of international institutions and donors in the resilience of the national economy.

The IMF delegation praised Jordan’s economic performance, which met its targets. They also emphasized their willingness to work with the government, and support its efforts to address financial and economic challenges.