Start dialogue between Social Democratic Party and Eradah

Al-anbat - Maryam Al-Kassim
Translated by Dana Al-Shakhanbeh
The Secretary-General of the Jordanian Social
Democratic Party, Dr. Jamil Al-Nimri, said that the opening of dialogue between
the two parties came because of the convergence of programs and ideas between
them, and it is not a merger, in light of the fact that the Eradah Party
presents itself as a social democratic trend close to our party, explaining
that it was agreed to perpetuate the dialogue between the two parties to mature
a vision It could lead to an alliance or a merger between them.
He indicated that
the relationship between parties and integration issues are not deals between
leaders that take place in offices, but rather a political process that must
mature on the basis of a comprehensive dialogue between all components of
parties close in orientations to reach a perception that all parties are
unanimous on it.
Al-Nimri indicated that
the Social Democratic Party is open to dialogue with everyone, because this
political color must be unified in the end, and the dialogue may lead to a
coalition, alliance or merger (under establishment), he must hold a conference
to choose his leadership and develop a vision and program that takes into
account his relationship with other parties.
In the same context, the press secretary for the Eradah
Party (under establishment), Tariq Al-Momani, said that the dialogue is still
going on, indicating that there is a consensus of ideas, in terms of principles
and programs, and the party hopes that the dialogue will achieve the interests
of the two parties. With regard to the merger of the two parties.
He confirmed that
everything is possible, but for now no decision has been issued, indicating
that there is a reference for both parties, noting that the Eradah Party is
still (under establishment), while the Democratic Party must correct its
conditions within the new law.
He pointed out that
there are similar programs and visions between the two parties, such as the
social market economy, the media and its role, the Palestinian cause, the
environment, freedoms and Democratic reinforcement.