PM calls for national unity to face challenges

Manama : His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has urged to hold on more to national unity amid current regional developments, calling for more decisiveness in maintaining national security and stability.

HRH the Premier was speaking as he received the members of the royal family, senior officials, members of the Representatives Council, economic, media and press figures and citizens yesterday. 

HRH the Prime Minister called for more cooperation and unity to achieve forecast aspirations for growth and prosperity, pointing out that any terrorist act wherever it is has repercussions on all. Therefore, he said, punishment has to be consistent with the crime as security is uncompromising.

HRH the Prime Minister lauded the royal directives, describing them as a beacon of light for the government to achieve its goals of further promoting social welfare while preserving national security and stability. 

HRH the Prime Minister hailed the role of journalists and media persons in highlighting national issues and raising social awareness of the need to stand united in confronting challenges as well as preserving achievements and building on them.