HM King Hamad opens fifth legislative term’s fourth session with vow to keep economy growing

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The one-family spirit characterising the Bahraini community will sustain Bahrain’s robust economic performance despite difficult times.

 “We are proceeding steadily and with strong economic performance that leads to satisfaction and optimism for a confident return to the growth paths Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 aspires for,” said His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa as he inaugurated yesterday the fourth session of the fifth legislative term of the Shura and Representatives Councils.

His Majesty delivered his virtual address to the parliament at the Sakhir Palace, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

HM the King pointed out professional dealing with the fast-paced economic changes to boost the kingdom’s competitiveness and economic status.

He called on businessmen to come up with more ideas and initiatives for comprehensive economic development while focusing on the role of small and medium institutions to attain the goals of sustainable growth, particularly in the field of industry and future sciences.

HM the King lauded Bahrain’s one-family spirit, stressing keenness on continuous development of legislation and work systems, particularly those pertaining to protecting human rights and fostering family and social cohesion.

He pointed out, in this regard, the alternative penalties programme which succeeded to achieve its goals as a civilisational national project with comprehensive human aspects.

 His Majesty urged the development of ways to tackle environmental challenges and the climate crisis threatening earth.

HM the King commended the government’s effective programmes to achieve fiscal balance and self-sufficiency as a pre-requisite to increase and ensure sustainability of national resources.

He praised continuous development of the government’s performance while committing to the latest administrative and technical practices.

HM King Hamad affirmed the kingdom unwavering commitment to its diplomatic approach based on the policy of good neighborliness and mutual respect with brotherly and friendly countries.

He expressed great concern over the deliberate targeting of the Arabian Gulf territorial waters which threatens regional security and international navigation.

His Majesty stressed that the recurrent hostile attacks on the commercial ships in the Arabian Gulf and the Arab Sea require more international cooperation to fight terrorism and halt its support and funding.

HM the King commended the blessed GCC march, expressing keenness on achieving the noble GCC goals of rallying ranks and developing common interests.

He praised cooperation between the government and the National Assembly to work out effective solutions and review and develop legislation of priority.

He also lauded the role of the parliamentary delegations in highlighting the kingdom’s image in regional and international platforms.

HM the King commended the outstanding efforts and sacrifice of Bahrain’s armed forces and security bodies in defending the nation, its achievements and sovereignty.

“We express to our military institutions our great pleasure and blessing for their adoption of advanced military industrialisation programmes and the localisation of their operations, in line with what we are witnessing in regional experiences that make us proud to achieve the defence force that supports stability in the region,” His Majesty said.