Bahraini leaders working ‘hand in hand’: HRH the PM

Manama : His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa  yesterday stressed that the leaders of the Kingdom are working “hand in hand for the present of Bahrain and its future.”

Describing Bahrain’s achievements, spearheaded by HM the King with the efforts of the government and the support of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, as a story of success for a nation on the path of progress and prosperity, HRH the PM said, “We are all working for one goal which is preserving Bahrain and protecting it.”

HRH the Prime Minister said this as he received at Gudaibiya Palace yesterday a number of senior officials, members of the legislative branch, the Intelligentsia, journalists and citizens.

The Premier discussed with them local issues, stressing the remarkable role of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in the kingdom’s development boom. 

The Premier also paid tribute to the Bahraini people for their patriotism, awareness, civilisation and keenness on the kingdom’s security and stability while describing “national security, stability and prosperity as a top priority”.

‘Foster national unity’

HRH the Premier told the meeting that there is a need to use social media networks to “foster national unity and serve the nation” rather than using it for “inciting division in the community”.

“Preserving national gains and building on them is a common responsibility,” the Premier said adding, “We need to heed to the challenges and dangers around us and draw lessons from it to help us carry on with Bahrain’s development.”

Priority for Citizen’s needs 

The Premier, on the occasion, also recalled Bahrain’s success in various fields. He talked about his recent visit to Al-Naim region to assess citizens’ needs and reach out to them. “Those visits to various regions in Bahrain is our duty towards the nation and people. We are keen to follow up on citizens’ needs and cater to them,” HRH the Prime Minister emphasised, pointing out keenness on providing citizens with high-quality services.

Role of legislative hailed 

HRH the Prime Minister further hailed the role of the legislative branch in backing the development efforts, stressing that cooperation between the executive and legislative branches has contributed to achieving citizens’ aspirations. “We respect this major role of the legislative branch and its cooperation with the government to serve the nation and citizens,” he said. 

The crucial role of BCCI 

The Premier also praised the elections of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) which, he said, mirrors awareness of its affiliates of the chamber’s crucial role in the kingdom’s growth. He wished BCCI and its new Board of Directors every success.