Bisher Khasawneh facts for kids
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Bisher Khasawneh
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بشر الخصاونة
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Khasawneh in 2020
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| Prime Minister of Jordan | |
| In office 12 October 2020 – 15 September 2024 |
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| Monarch | Abdullah II |
| Preceded by | Omar Razzaz |
| Succeeded by | Jafar Hassan |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 12 October 2020 – 15 September 2024 |
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| Prime Minister | Himself |
| Adviser for Policies to King Abdullah II | |
| In office 18 August 2020 – 8 October 2020 |
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| Monarch | Abdullah II |
| Adviser for Communication and Coordination to King Abdullah II | |
| In office 23 April 2019 – 17 August 2020 |
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| Monarch | Abdullah II |
| Minister of State for Legal Affairs | |
| In office 15 January 2017 – 15 February 2018 |
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| Monarch | Abdullah II |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim Al Jazi |
| Succeeded by | Ahmad Ali Al Oaidi |
| Minister of State for Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 28 September 2016 – 15 January 2017 |
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| Monarch | Abdullah II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 January 1969 Amman, Jordan |
| Spouse | Rana Sultan |
| Children | 3 |
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| Awards | Order of the Star of Jordan Order of Independence |
Bisher Khasawneh (born January 27, 1969) is a well-known politician and diplomat from Jordan. He served as the 43rd Prime Minister of Jordan and also as the Minister of Defence. He held these important roles from October 12, 2020, until September 15, 2024.
Before becoming Prime Minister, Khasawneh worked as an Ambassador for Jordan in many countries. These included Egypt, France, Kenya, and Ethiopia. He also represented Jordan at international groups like the African Union, the League of Arab States, and UNESCO. He was also a special adviser to King Abdullah II.
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Early Life and Background
Bisher Khasawneh was born on January 27, 1969. His birthplace was Amman, which is the capital city of Jordan. His father, Hani Khasawneh, was also a public figure.
Education and Learning
Bisher Khasawneh has a strong educational background. He studied at several well-known universities around the world.
- He earned a Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Jordan.
- He completed an Executive Diploma in counter-radicalization and counter-terrorism at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C.
- He also received an Executive Diploma in Public Policies from the Harvard University Kennedy School.
- He earned a Master of Arts degree in International Affairs, Diplomacy, and Economics from SOAS, University of London.
- He continued his studies at the London School of Economics. There, he earned a Master of Laws degree in International Law and a PhD in Law.
Career Highlights
Bisher Khasawneh has had a long and active career in public service. He has held many important positions in Jordan and abroad.
Diplomatic Roles
From June 2012 to September 2016, Khasawneh served as Jordan's Ambassador to Egypt. He also represented Jordan at the United Nations General Assembly in 2004. Later, on August 31, 2018, he became Jordan's Ambassador to France.
Ministerial Positions
Khasawneh held several ministerial roles in the Jordanian government.
- On September 28, 2016, he was appointed Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
- On January 15, 2017, he became Minister of State for Legal Affairs.
Advising the King
Bisher Khasawneh also served as an adviser to King Abdullah II.
- From April 2019 to August 2020, he was an adviser for Communication and Coordination at The Royal Hashemite Court.
- In August 2020, he became an adviser to the King for Policies.
Becoming Prime Minister
On October 8, 2020, King Abdullah II appointed Bisher Khasawneh as the new Prime Minister of Jordan. The King asked him to focus on improving the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan. He was also responsible for overseeing the parliamentary elections in November 2020.
His government, known as Bisher Al-Khasawneh's Cabinet, was sworn in on October 12, 2020. In this cabinet, he also served as the Minister of Defence. Khasawneh stated that he wanted to improve Jordan's economy. He also aimed to strengthen the public safety net and create a realistic government budget.
In January 2021, Khasawneh announced that Jordan would receive millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses. These vaccines came from companies like BioNTech/Pfizer and through the COVAX initiative.
Key Responsibilities
Throughout his career, Bisher Khasawneh held various important roles.
- He was the President of the Legal Committee within the Council of Ministers of Jordan.
- He was a member of the Economic Development and Services and Social Affairs Committees.
- He worked as a part-time lecturer at the Faculty of Law at the University of Jordan. He also taught at the Jordan Institute of Diplomacy.
- He served as the Director General of the Jordan Information Centre.
- He was an advisor at the Prime Ministry of Jordan in the Bureau of Legislation.
- He was the Chairperson of the board of the Jordan Center for Disease Control.
Awards and Honors
Bisher Khasawneh has received several awards for his service.
- He was awarded the Order of the Star of Jordan (Third Class).
- He received the Order of Independence (First and Second Class).
- He was also honored with the Supreme Order of the Renaissance (First Class).
- He received the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit (Grand Cross, Category I).
- He was awarded The Royal Order of Polar Star (Commander Grand Cross).
- He also received the Order of State Centennial (Jordan).
See also
In Spanish: Bisher Al-Khasawneh para niños
- Bisher Al-Khasawneh's Cabinet
- Hani Al-Khasawneh
