Prime Minister of Jordan

head of government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

The Prime Minister of Jordan is the head of government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Prime Minister of the
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Incumbent
Bisher Al-Khasawneh

since 7 October 2020
AppointerAbdullah II
Inaugural holderIbrahim Hashem
Formation25 May 1946; 77 years ago (1946-05-25)

The Prime Minister is appointed by the King of Jordan, who is then free to form his own Cabinet.

The Parliament of Jordan then approves the programs of the new government through a vote of confidence. There are no constitutional limits on a Prime Minister's term, and several of them served multiple non-consecutive terms.[1]

References change

  1. "King dissolves House, appoints Mulki as new premier". 29 May 2016.