Emanating from the commitment to political and moral responsibility, and the result of administrative mistakes that occurred in some agricultural directorates in the Kingdom's governorates, the Minister of Agriculture, Ibrahim Shehadeh, has submitted his resignation to the Prime Minister.

In his resignation letter, the Minister stressed belief in the continuity of the reform process and hard work in addressing the difficult conditions Jordan is battling triggered to the COVID-19 outbreak, and the measures taken by official agencies in countering the crisis, to protect citizens and preserve their safety.

In turn, the Prime Minister, Omar Razzaz, has submitted Shehadeh's resignation to His Majesty King Abdullah II, expressing his appreciation for the efforts made by Shehadeh during his tenure.

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