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| Bisher Al-Khasawneh | |
|---|---|
| Name | Bisher Al-Khasawneh |
| Birth date | 1969 |
| Birth place | Amman |
| Nationality | Jordanian |
| Office | Prime Minister of Jordan |
| Term start | 2020 |
Bisher Al-Khasawneh is a Jordanian politician and lawyer who has served as Prime Minister of Jordan and Minister of Defence in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. He has held posts in diplomacy and international relations, representing Jordan in engagements with states such as the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and international organizations including the United Nations, Arab League, and European Union.
Al-Khasawneh was born in Amman and completed secondary studies in Jordan before pursuing higher education abroad at institutions such as University of Jordan, Harvard University, and George Washington University. He earned degrees in law and international law and undertook executive programs at Royal College of Defence Studies and professional training linked to United Nations and World Bank programs. His academic background connected him with networks spanning Middle East Studies Association, Brookings Institution, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and regional centers in Cairo and Beirut.
Al-Khasawneh worked as a legal advisor and diplomatic official in missions involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Jordan), serving on files related to treaties, bilateral agreements, and multilateral negotiations with entities such as the Arab League, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, International Criminal Court, and International Court of Justice. He participated in delegations to summits including the Gulf Cooperation Council meetings, Mediterranean Dialogues, and ministerial talks with United States Department of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (France). His legal work interfaced with teams from International Monetary Fund, World Health Organization, and United Nations Development Programme on capacity building and rule-of-law projects.
Al-Khasawneh served as chief royal court adviser and held portfolios dealing with coordination among institutions such as the Jordan Armed Forces, Ministry of Interior (Jordan), and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Jordan). He worked closely with figures including King Abdullah II of Jordan, former prime ministers and ministers like Omar Razzaz, Hani Mulki, and diplomats such as Ayman Safadi. His career bridged engagement with leaders from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Syria, and representatives from European Union capitals and Beijing-based envoys.
Appointed prime minister, Al-Khasawneh formed cabinets composed of ministers drawn from the Jordanian parliament, technocrats, and career officials linked to ministries such as the Ministry of Finance (Jordan), Ministry of Health (Jordan), Ministry of Education (Jordan), and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Jordan). His government coordinated policies with institutions including the Central Bank of Jordan, Jordan Investment Commission, Greater Amman Municipality, and security agencies like the General Intelligence Directorate (Jordan). Cabinet compositions and reshuffles reflected interactions with political blocs represented by Islamic Action Front, independents, and representatives from constituencies in Ajloun, Irbid, Zarqa, and Aqaba.
As head of government, Al-Khasawneh oversaw responses to challenges involving public health collaboration with World Health Organization and Ministry of Health (Jordan), economic measures linked to International Monetary Fund programs and agreements with the World Bank, and social policy coordination with United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in managing services for communities in Jordan Valley and refugee-hosting governorates. His administration undertook reforms touching taxation, subsidies, and public sector pay in concert with advisors from International Monetary Fund, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and bilateral partners such as United States Agency for International Development and Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Al-Khasawneh prioritized diplomatic engagement with regional and global actors, conducting visits and talks with counterparts in Washington, D.C., Brussels, Paris, Berlin, Beijing, and Moscow. He represented Jordan in multilateral fora including the United Nations General Assembly, Arab League Summit, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Summit, and initiatives tied to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and stabilization efforts in Syria and Iraq. His tenure involved security cooperation with United States Central Command, counterterrorism collaboration with NATO, intelligence exchanges with Egyptian General Intelligence and Israeli security agencies, and economic diplomacy aiming to deepen ties with Gulf Cooperation Council members and attract investment from China, European Union member states, and transnational firms.
Al-Khasawneh is married and has family ties within Jordanian professional circles, engaging with educational and cultural institutions such as University of Jordan, Jordanian Armed Forces–Armed Forces Officers Club, and philanthropic organizations linked to the Jordan River Foundation. He has received national and foreign honors from states and institutions including orders and decorations associated with King Abdullah II of Jordan, regional monarchies in Gulf Cooperation Council, European capitals, and recognition by international organizations for public service and diplomacy.
Category:Prime Ministers of Jordan Category:Jordanian diplomats Category:Jordanian lawyers