gulfnews : Abdullah says economic reform hinges on political change

King Abdullah II yesterday urged the World Economic Forum meeting in Amman to create new strategies for the Arab region, insisting political change is needed for economic reforms.

"Your meetings here focus on an area of urgent need, economic growth and jobs," the king told economic experts and world leaders meeting by the Dead Sea as he opened the two-day forum.

"It is hard to find a more central concern for our people — especially our young people, the majority of our population," he said.

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