‘A pillar in national efforts’- HRH the Prime Minister praises cooperation between executive, legislative branches in battle against COVID-19

TDT | Manama

The cooperation between Bahrain’s executive and legislative branches has been a pillar in the national efforts to handle the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa said yesterday. HRH the Premier added that the Kingdom must brace for the upcoming phase in its battle against COVID-19, and this will necessitate even more cooperation and a review of certain laws for the sake of their consistency with current developments.

HRH the Premier was speaking as he received at his palace in Riffa yesterday Representatives Council Speaker Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal and Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh. He reiterated support to the legislative branch and the keenness on further boosting its cooperation with the executive branch, in order to serve the nation and promote its security, stability and prosperity. HRH the Prime Minister lauded the support of the legislature to the government’s efforts, especially in this phase, which requires concerted efforts to contain and weather the impact of COVID-19.

He said the pandemic has greatly affected the world in various fields, and in this light, Bahrain has taken preemptive measures to mitigate the repercussions of the crisis. HRH the Premier commended the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the government’s decisions aimed at alleviating the impact of the pandemic on citizens and backing the economic sectors to enable them to continue contributing to the Kingdom’s development.

He also thanked members of the legislative branch for their keenness on getting assured about his good health while he was abroad, stressing their interest was an impetus to continue sparing no effort in serving the nation and citizens. HRH the Prime Minister praised awareness of the Bahraini people and their contribution to boosting the government’s efforts in facing the coronavirus. He also thanked the media for their role in raising social awareness and harnessing efforts to fight the virus. HRH the Premier lauded the great work done by the medical and nursing staff in Bahrain, which has resulted in remarkable success in containing the infection.

He underlined the Kingdom’s efforts to protect all citizens in Bahrain and abroad, pointing out the procedures taken in this respect. HRH the Prime Minister affirmed the great care accorded to the expatriate workforce, pointing out that employers also share a common responsibility in providing healthy accommodation for the workers and in following regulations and laws. The Representatives Council Speaker and Shura Council Chairman lauded the directives of HRH the Premier regarding the containment of the coronavirus and alleviation of its impact on citizens, stressing support of the legislature to all decisions taken by the government in this respect.

They said Bahrain’s remarkable success in dealing with the crisis, which has received international praise, is the dividend of the government’s ability to provide a sound infrastructure, compared to other countries, in the health sector. They also thanked HRH the Premier for his unwavering keenness on boosting cooperation between the legislature and the executive branch, which greatly contributes to promoting the democratic march in the Kingdom.