HM King lauds Bahrain-UNGA cooperation to achieve SDGs

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday lauded the advanced level of the Bahrain-UNGA cooperation and coordination in its efforts to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs), supporting entrepreneurship and boosting economic and investment growth.

Receiving the President of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Miroslav Lajcak, who is on a visit to the Kingdom to participate in the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF 2017), at the Al-Safriya Palace yesterday, HM the King stressed that Bahrain’s resources, human competencies, advanced infrastructure and stimulating entrepreneurship and investment atmosphere have made the Kingdom the best destination for investors and mega world companies in various fields.

HM the King welcomed the UNGA President and his accompanying delegation, and praised their participation in such a prestigious global forum.

HM King Hamad highlighted Bahrain’s leading achievements in linking SDGs with entrepreneurship and innovation, which, he said, entitled it to be a global role model that is emulated by most countries.

HM the King lauded the landmark contributions of the Bahraini women to the progress boom that has been witnessed by the Kingdom for long decades.

HM King Hamad said that Bahrain welcomes all the participants in the World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum, who represent 90 countries, emphasising Bahrain’s keenness on providing an attractive economic environment that is supported by an advanced legislative system that ensures facilities, supports initiatives and attract local and foreign investments alike.

HM King Hamad stressed the importance of the role played by the UN to promote regional and global security, peace and stability, as well as to find solutions to various issues and problems, wishing the UNGA’s president every success in assuming his duties.

UNGA president lauded Bahrain’s investment and economic visions, as well as its leading regional role.

Lajcak also praised Bahraini women’s role, advancement and participation in various aspects of the political, economic and social development, as well as their achievements in all fields.