The world is in dire need of responsible words, says HRH the Prime Minister

TDT | Manama

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday expressed full confidence in the true potential of Bahraini media saying, “the Press under the current circumstances has a big responsibility to fulfil”.

“The world is in dire need of responsible words that creates hope and reassures peace in the soul,” said HRH the PM stressing the need to support frontline health workers including doctors and nurses in overcoming the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The Prime Minister was speaking on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, which falls on this Sunday. This year’s slogan is “The press without fear or favouritism”. Bahrain, the PM said, salutes the men of the press, media and writers and reaffirms the importance of preserving everything that guarantees freedom and openness.

“The pandemic has created a new reality and an experience that will have a profound impact on the future of human knowledge and lifestyles,” said the Premier adding that the Bahrain media is playing a pioneering role in raising awareness and supporting the health sector.

“This reflects the value and noble mission of journalism.” The traditional press, His Highness said, despite the challenges it faces, inspired all of the social media platforms that had managed to create an advanced reality while penetrating national borders.

“However, amidst the crowded social media platforms, we look forward to the value of the media that contributes to building a knowledge society.” Prime Minister affirmed that the press in Bahrain continues to stand on the front line, and with its honest words and unbiased information contributes to raising public opinion.

His Highness expressed pride in Bahrain’s journalistic and media cadres, which managed, over decades, to lay the foundations for authentic Bahraini identity and national unity.

HRH the Premier further affirmed the confidence of the Bahraini community in the potential of the Bahraini media in responding quickly and constructively to all issues concerning the country and the citizen.

The prime minister expressed his appreciation of the outstanding contribution of the Bahraini Journalists Association and its efforts to enhance the position of the press and preserve the rights of journalists to achieve further creativity.

The Prime Minister praised the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the noble humanitarian message that it works to achieve to enhance understanding and rapprochement.