A message to the world

TDT | Manama

His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa stressed yesterday that the world needs to enhance cooperation and human solidarity on the basis of a sincere conscience that promotes benevolence and hope.

This, in light of the present global challenges and exceptional circumstances, bolsters humanity’s quest for growth and advancement. “The world today is facing major transformations, unlike anything it has ever seen before, because of the spread of the coronavirus and the heavy losses it has inflicted,” HRH the Premier said.

“This requires a clear joint visualisation to contain all the threats that humanity faces.” HRH the Premier was speaking in a message to the world marking the International Day of Conscience (IDC), which is to be observed every April 5.

'HRH the Prime Minister stressed the importance of the value of conscience as a human pivot that alerts the world to the necessity of shouldering its collective responsibilities towards everything that could bring human beings closer, and fulfil aspirations for growth and stability.

HRH the Prime Minister expressed hope that the IDC, which was the product of a personal initiative on his part, will be a factor that contributes to the achievement of joint aspirations for a world of peace and harmony.

“Our initiative in calling for the observance of an IDC stems from the values, principles, civilisation, and historical heritage of the Kingdom of Bahrain which combines culture, heritage, and the principles of true Islamic religion,” HRH Premier said.

“Bahrain has lived and continues to live as a cohesive, developing society based on diversity and the multiplicity of civilisations and cultures,” the Prime Minister added.

HRH the Premier noted that these values have been enshrined by the Kingdom of Bahrain under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

They were further entrenched in the National Action Charter and the Constitution, which have bolstered the values of freedom, equality, and justice for all.

“Only a reassured and truthful conscience can uphold righteousness and inspire humanity in dealing with the crises of poverty and epidemics, as well as in attaining sustainable peace,” he said.

HRH the Prime Minister stressed that we are facing a major responsibility towards the world’s future and that the international community – on the IDC and on every single day – must seek, under the umbrella of the United Nations, to lead and pioneer on the road of righteousness and to combat evil trends.

HRH the Prime Minister urged intellectuals, thinkers, and the social elite to undertake a pioneering role in promoting determination and harnessing the philosophy of conscience to serve humanitarian objectives and develop joint international perceptions promoting security and reassurance.

He emphasised the necessity to maximise all the potentials for change and the incentives for development that seek the welfare and happiness of humans.

“Conscience will continue to be a beautiful illumination within human beings that promotes good deeds and is based on them,” the Prime Minister said.

He noted that the conditions in the world today, after the spread of coronavirus, have enhanced joint efforts and bolstered human unity in facing this threat, which makes no distinction on the basis of race, colour or creed.

HRH the Prime Minister said that the world needs today to draft new strategies that bolster the concept of “global health security”.

He added that the lesson gained from this crisis is that globalisation, in its traditional sense that is based on control and subservience, no longer has any place in today’s world which is witnessing what might be called a shift towards “humanitarian globalisation”.

HRH the Prime Minister again thanked the UN for its pioneering role in advancing knowledge and the culture of peace.