Fight terrorism

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa called for more coordination among Islamic countries to address the serious internal and external challenges currently faced by the region and represent a major threat to security, stability and development.

HM the King voiced the stances in the keynote speech delivered on his behalf by Deputy Premier Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa at the 13th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in Turkey.

“Despite the seriousness of the challenges and threats, we are capable of defending our common interests and fending off external ambitions and terrorism, thanks to our religious unity, common destiny and the honourable history of the Islamic Nation,”  King Hamad said.

His Majesty affirmed that the Islamic Nation and the world are facing the threat of terrorism, which, he said, is targeting lives and property across the world.

“Terrorism has no religion or country, and it has nothing to do with Islam,” HM the King explained, adding, “It is not logical that terror acts are committed in the name of Islam, a religion that calls for good and love within a framework of dialogue and wisdom.”

“Bahrain, which has suffered – and still suffers - from terror and vandalism acts backed by external sides, including Iran and the Hizbollah in Lebabon, renews its strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The Kingdom also calls on the International Community, as well as the relevant local and international bodies, to declare war on terrorism and initiate necessary procedures to protect the interests of nations,” King  Hamad said.

HM the King thanked the Turkish President, government and people for the gracious welcome, hospitality and good preparation for the summit, confirming full confidence in President Recep Tayyeb Erdogan’s ability to enhance joint Islamic action. 

King Hamad also thanked Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, for his landmark achievements as President of the previous OIC session.

HM the King paid similar tribute to OIC Secretary-General Dr. Iyad bin Amin Madani and all OIC affiliates for their commendable efforts to enable OIC to assume its role in serving just Islamic issues.