VOL. XXXVI

NO. 37

14-JUNE-1993

JORDAN

New Cabinet In Jordan

On 29 May, under a Royal Decree issued by King Husain, a new government was formed in Jordan under the premiership of Dr. 'Abd al-Salam al-Majali,who replaced the outgoing Prime Minister, al-Sharif Zaid ibn Shakir. The newPrime Minister in the 26-man cabinet also holds the portfolios of ForeignAffairs and Defense. The new appointments include Mr. Walid 'Asfur, who replacesMr. 'Ali Abu Raghib as Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources,...