A Royal Decree has been issued appointing Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Municipal Affairs Tawfiq Krishan to assume the duties of Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Defense during Prime Minister Dr. Bisher Al-Khasawneh's private leave.

Acting Prime Minister Tawfiq Krishan’ political career:

- Head of the Distribution Department at the Petroleum Refinery (1973-1993)
- Member of Parliament (1993-1997)
- Member of the Senate (1997)
- Member of the Senate (2001-2003)
- Member of the Senate (2004-2005)
- Member of the 15th Parliament (2007-2009)
- Member of the 24th Senate
- Participated in numerous local and international conferences in the fields of municipal affairs, parliamentary affairs, and local administration
- Honorary President of the Alumni Association of Beirut Arab University
- President of the Jordanian-Czech Friendship Association
- Member of the Faculty of Dentistry Council at the University of Jordan
- Honorary President of Ma'an Cultural Club
- Honorary President of Ma'an Cultural Forum
- Honorary President of Al-Fardakh Sports Club
- Former Member of the Board of Trustees at Al al-Bayt University