HM King Hamad commends Bahrainis' patriotism, vows progress
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
Bahrain is a cohesive one-family nation with a highly patriotic people, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has affirmed, adding that Bahrain’s progress march will continue in all fields.
This came as HM the King yesterday received the annual reports of the Shura and Representatives councils for the fourth session of the Fifth Legislative Term.
The reports were handed over to His Majesty by Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh and Council of Representatives Speaker Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal, as well as by their deputies, at Al Sakhir Palace.
HM the King expressed thanks and appreciation to the Shura Chairman and Speaker for the dedicated and successful efforts they had exerted throughout the Fifth Legislative Term, hailing the Kingdom’s achievements in strengthening the democratic march in the interests of the nation and the citizens.
He expressed pride in the effective role the legislative branch plays in supporting the kingdom’s development process, defending top national interests, and strengthening cooperation relations with various brotherly and friendly countries.
Rich history
HM King Hamad indicated that Bahrain boasts a rich history and a prosperous present across various fields, citing its wide-ranging achievements. He commended the achievements and constructive ideas on ways to develop the legislative performance in the Kingdom included in the annual reports of the Shura and Representatives councils, praising the advanced level of fruitful cooperation between the executive and legislative branches.
While tackling the upcoming parliamentary and municipal elections, HM the King expressed hope that during the sixth legislative term, the kingdom will be able to optimise its gains and further develop its economy, praising Bahraini citizens’ solidarity and dedication to serving their country, locally and abroad.
The annual report of the Shura Council featured a summary of the keynote royal speech while opening the fourth session of the Fifth Legislative Term, in addition to statistics and data about the Council’s performance and achievements. It also covered the participation of the parliamentary delegations in external events, and the discussions of decree-laws, draft-laws and the state budget.
Speaker hails royal support and visions
Council of Representatives Speaker Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal extended her deepest appreciation and gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for receiving her to submit to him the annual report for the fourth session of the Fifth Legislative Term.
She asserted that HM the King’s support and visions are crucial for enriching the achievements of the state of law and institutions in the kingdom, noting the royal approach is the roadmap for increasing the kingdom’s rich record of landmark achievements.
The Speaker expressed pride in HM the King’s unwavering support for the legislative branch, which paved the way for strengthening the democratic process in the kingdom, enabling the National Assembly to enhance its performance and supervisory role, according to the constitutional provisions, and thanks to the effective cooperation of the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Zainal asserted that meeting HM the King and listening to his sound directives and visions motivate the Representatives council to continue assuming its constitutional duties and performing its legislative and oversight role, towards achieving the nation’s top interests and meeting the citizens’ aspirations.
She pointed out that during the fourth session, the Representatives Council had been keen to put the royal directives among the priorities of its work, by providing the necessary legislative structure for the development of investment efforts in the public and private sectors.
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