Bahrain supports efforts to intensify global fight against serious problem of trafficking in persons
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
Bahrain is committed to strengthening cooperation with the international community in fighting people trafficking. During yesterday’s weekly meeting, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Cabinet expressed its appreciation for the active role played by the Ministry of Interior and responsible authorities to address this serious global problem.
The Kingdom has joined the international community in celebrating the United Nations World Day against Trafficking in Persons on 30 July.
In addition, the Cabinet stressed the importance of protecting international maritime traffic from threats that adversely impact global trade, stressing the need to unify international efforts, to further strengthen regional maritime security.
The Cabinet commended the meeting that took place between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and HRH the Crown Prince, in which HM the King emphasised the importance of further strengthening GCC ties and unity to advance the development of member countries.
The Cabinet noted HM the King’s statement that the “AlUla Declaration” had reaffirmed the commitment of GCC Member States to the goals of the GCC Charter, through integration and strengthened cooperation amongst the six GCC Arab nations.
The Declaration reflects the aspirations of GCC citizens for a return to joint GCC cooperation, greater integration and cohesion. The Cabinet emphasised the importance of mutual respect amongst the citizens of GCC member states and responsible media discourse to be compatible with the social values, Arab customs and traditions that consolidate the unity and common purpose of GCC citizens.
The Cabinet extended its best wishes to HM the King, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and the citizens and residents of Bahrain, as well as to the Arab and Islamic nations, on the occasion of the new Islamic Hijri year 1443 AH.
It commended the Kingdom’s achievements in mitigating the impact of COVID-19, and extended its gratitude to Bahrain’s citizens and residents, for their responsibility in adhering to necessary precautionary measures. The Cabinet noted the importance of continuing to responsibly follow these measures in support of Team Bahrain.
The cabinet discussed several memorandums during the meeting with the following outcomes:
Firstly: The approval of the following memorandums:
1.A Memorandum by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs regarding amending the provisions of the decree-law regarding medals, to create the Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit.
2. A Memorandum by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs regarding a draft resolution on financial regulations for government health institutions, aimed at balancing financial and accounting transactions and managing the cycle of revenues and expenditures within them.
3. A Memorandum by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on a draft resolution on employee regulations across government health institutions, which includes hiring and job specifications, as well as evaluating performance and training.
4. A Memorandum by the Ministerial Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs and Fiscal Balance, regarding the Kingdom of Bahrain’s contribution in support of the international response to COVID-19 and the provision of vaccinations.
5. A Memorandum by the Minister for Shura Council and the Council of Representatives Affairs regarding regulations aimed at enhancing cooperation with the Legislative Authority.
6. A Memorandum by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs regarding the government's response to a proposal submitted by the Council of Representatives.
Secondly, the Cabinet reviewed the following topics:
1. A Memorandum by HE the Minister of Labour and Social Development regarding labour market indicators for the first half of 2021. The report noted the outcomes of government initiatives to protect the labour market from the repercussions of the global pandemic, as well as the role of the National Employment Program (2.0) in providing sustainable employment opportunities for Bahraini citizens.
2. The Cabinet took note of the following Ministerial reports:
(i) A report on a fire incident that occurred in Askar and the Ministry of Interior response.
(ii) The annual report by the University of Bahrain.
(iii) A report on the visit of the Republic of Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
(iv) A report on the visit of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
(v) A report on the international exchange of visits between the Kingdom of Bahrain and various foreign delegations during August 2021.
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