Promoting human rights is a priority for Bahrain

TDT | Manama                                

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com   

Human rights issue is among Bahrain’s priorities, and one of the pillars of the success of its democratic process.

This was emphasised by the Human Rights Committee at the Shura Council, which extended sincere thanks to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their care for human rights.

During its meeting yesterday, under the chairmanship of Dr Mohammed Ali Al Khuzaie, the panel stressed the importance of highlighting the human rights guaranteed in the Kingdom as per the National Action Charter and the Constitution.

The committee affirmed that the Kingdom is constantly consolidating and protecting human rights, within the existing legal frameworks, commensurate with the directives of HM the King to establish and consolidate human rights in the society.

Regional progress and prosperity

Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh lauded His Majesty’s unwavering support for continuous joint Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Arab cooperation and coordination to create new opportunities that would enhance progress and prosperity in the region.

Al Saleh praised the outcomes of the fraternal consultative meeting hosted by UAE President, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with the participation of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Jordanian monarch, His Majesty Abdulla II ibn Al Hussein, and Egyptian President, His Excellency Abdel Fattah Al Sisi.

The Shura head affirmed the depth of GCC countries’ deep-rooted relations with Jordan and Egypt, noting that holding the fraternal consultative meeting, themed “Prosperity and Stability” reflects unwavering efforts to ensure the sustainability of joint Arab action and ensure the adoption of unified visions and stances that would support stability, peace and growth for GCC and Arab countries.