Bahrain prioritises dialogue to resolve regional issues and conflicts amicably

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Bahrain prioritises discourse as a means to ensure peaceful resolutions particularly of regional issues and conflicts. The Cabinet, during yesterday’s weekly meeting chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, reviewed the latest regional and international developments.

It affirmed that Bahrain employs mutual respect and the fostering of good relations to combat extremist ideologies to maintain security and promote prosperity.
The Cabinet noted Bahrain’s commitment to upholding the principles of the United Nations Charter, which stipulates non-interference in the internal affairs of foreign countries, adherence to human values, tolerance, coexistence, and a peaceful settlement of crises within the framework of strengthening international cooperation.

The Cabinet commended the outcomes of a meeting attended by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, HH Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Egypt Pres[1]ident Abdel Fattah El Sisi.

It highlighted the meeting’s importance in strengthening multilateral cooperation and coordination across various regional and international issues of common interest and challenges faced by the Arab world.

The Cabinet conveyed its congratulations to the Supreme Commander, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister, on the Bahrain Defence Force’s (BDF) 54th anniversary.

The Cabinet also congratulated the members of the BDF, who stand ready and are committed to defending and safeguarding Bahrain. In light of the memorandum by the Minister of Interior, the Cabinet affirmed His Royal Highness’ directives for the greater use of the Alternative Sanctions and Measures Law.

His Royal Highness also mandated the Ministry of Interior to implement the Alternative Sentencing Programme in conjunction with the Open Prisons Programme.