HM King: Bahrain ready to host international forum supporting Palestinian cause

TDT | Manama

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His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa emphasised the urgent need for intensive diplomatic efforts among all regional and international parties to achieve peace for all and to establish a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

HM the King highlighted the importance of reducing tensions in the Middle East, avoiding military escalation, and enhancing Arab and international efforts to find fair, comprehensive, and sustainable peaceful solutions to the conflicts in the region.

He renewed his call for expediting of the international peace conference to support the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and the establishment of their national state.

His Majesty emphasised the readiness of the Kingdom of Bahrain to host this important conference.

HM King Hamad was speaking as he received yesterday His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal Representative of HM the King; His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Affairs and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports; Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of the Royal Court; and Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, were present.

The meeting discussed topics related to local affairs, particularly advancing the comprehensive development process. HM the King lauded the role of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister in serving the nation and enhancing Bahrain’s position and global competitiveness.

HM the King praised HRH Prince Salman’s efforts in developing government institutions, key sectors, and adopting modern initiatives and strategies to serve national interests.

His Majesty commended the significant contributions of the people of Bahrain to the country’s development, as well as their success in occupying leading positions in international organisations.

Commitment

He also noted their commitment and dedicated efforts to further bolster the Kingdom’s status.

HM the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, lauded the strong and historic relations between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, supported by HM the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

They emphasised the importance of enhancing cooperation, and supporting initiatives and programmes that serve trade and industry, in light of agreements and initiatives and within the framework of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council, chaired by HRH Prince Salman, and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.