In Jordan Prime Minister Samir Rifai has reshuffled his government with key portfolios of interior, finance and foreign affairs unchanged. According to official sources said, seven new ministers entered the cabinet and two incumbent ministers changed portfolios, in the first reshuffle since the government's formation in December 2009.The state-run Petra news agency reported, a Royal Decree issued by King Abdullah II of Jordan today approved the cabinet reshuffle and the ministers were sworn in before the king at Raghadan Palace. President of University of Jordan Khalid Karaki was named as deputy prime minister and minister of education.
News On AIR | July 28, 2010 8:04 PM
Jordan PM Rifai reshuffles his govt