Building for the future

TDT | Manama

His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa affirmed yesterday that Bahraini citizens remain at the core of every development effort undertaken by the government in all fields.

HRH the Premier stressed that the current challenges resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) require everyone to be better aware and more cooperative in order to preserve the Kingdom’s developmental achievements.

Awareness of citizens and residents is the basis of the success of all efforts exerted by various sectors in order to overcome this stage, he added.

HRH the Premier made the statements as he received Deputy Prime Minister HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Deputy Premier HH Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and Deputy Premier Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, in the presence of HH Shaikh Ibrahim bin Hamad Al Khalifa, to follow up on the progress of work in the various government sectors and ensure the smooth flow of services to fulfil the citizens’ needs and aspirations.

HRH Prince Khalifa stressed that commitment to the preventive instructions and precautionary guidelines is a national duty that everyone should assume responsibly in order to preserve the safety and health of society, and stem the spread of the virus to avoid the stages reached by some other countries.

HRH the Premier praised the positive results achieved by Bahrain in fighting the pandemic, saying that the Kingdom presented to the world an outstanding model in levels of awareness, solidarity and speed of responding to the challenge, which reflects the strength of its preparedness and efficiency and the capabilities of Bahraini citizens in various fields.

HRH the Prime Minister expressed his appreciation of the great sacrifices made by the medical and nursing staff, all government entities, and volunteers who have given the most wonderful examples of compassion and patriotism in order for Bahrain and its people to remain safe and in peace.

“The sons and daughters of Bahrain invariably prove that they are the real wealth of this homeland, and the successes achieved by the medical and health sector in dealing with this crisis is the result of sound institutional work and planning for the future to which all patriotic forces have contributed,” HRH the Premier said.

HRH the Premier pointed out that the government is working at full energy to maintain the stability of the citizens’ living conditions and to meet their needs, including providing a safe stock of food and basic commodities.

HRH the Prime Minister stressed the importance of the preparedness for the future and the anticipation of needs, saying that Bahrainis are inspired by the spirit of solidarity demonstrated during the coronavirus, to strengthen their determination and fortitude to complete the nation-building process and boost progress in various areas.

HRH Prince Khalifa also discussed major regional and international issues, especially with regard to the global economic effects of COVID-19, and the importance of concerted efforts by the international community to overcome the crisis with minimal losses at all levels.