Jordanian King Abdullah II highlighted the important role that could be played by local councils in achieving development in governorates across the Kingdom and urged the government and the parliament to cooperate to support these councils, Petra reported.

During a meeting at Al Husseiniya Palace on Wednesday with speaker of the Lower House of Parliament and heads of parliamentary blocs, the Jordanian king stressed the need to devise a strategy to develop the governorates as well as action plans that will be implemented based on each region's advantages and resources.