HM King looks forward to continue serious and fruitful work towards homeland of love, freedom and prosperity

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa expressed pleasure at inaugurating the Shura and Representatives Councils’ fifth legislative term fourth session yesterday.

“I look forward to a new phase of serious and fruitful work within the blessed renaissance march initiated by the fathers towards the homeland of love, freedom and prosperity,” said His Majesty as he 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.

Upon HM the King’s arrival at the Sakhir Palace, the music band played the national anthem.

HM the King’s Personal Representative, His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Royal Court Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, also attended the ceremony alongside HM the King.

Council of Representatives Speaker Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal, Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Abdullah Saleh, Parliament Affairs Minister Ghanem bin Fadhl Al Buainain and the members of the bicameral parliament also attended the ceremony remotely.

Following a recitation of some verses from the Holy Quran, HM the King delivered his address to the parliament.

His Majesty stressed the regular constitutional continuity that aims at consolidating the Bahraini sober traditions characterising the national experience.

HM the King expressed thanks to HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for his diligent and continuous efforts in handling the emergency health crisis, praising the role of Bahrain taskforce in this respect which will be cherished by the nation forever.

 He cited, in particular, the medical teams who are working at the frontlines and facing the pandemic with vaccination.