Foreign Minister visits French Embassy, condoles Paris attack
The Minister of Foreign Affairs,Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, expressed the condolences of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, to the French Republic’s leadership, the government and the people over the heinous terrorist acts that recently took place in the French capital Paris that resulted in the death of innocent victims.
During a visit to the embassy of the French Republic to offer the condolences,the minister affirmed the Kingdom's solidarity with France and its people during this ordeal.
He said that the henious acts of terrorism that took place in Paris were not accepted by custom or religion, nor morals or conscience,stressing they were crimes against humanity that necessitate attention to the development of the mechanisms of international cooperation. They also necessitate taking more effective and practical steps and measures that fit the new dimensions of the rapid spread of this crime that threatens all countries across the world.
Shaikh Khalid affirmed that the whole world was undergoing a difficult juncture and facing serious challenges, a situation that foreshadowed the worst consequences on the process of development and progress of societies based primarily on the availability of security.
Such a situation should serve as a strong platform and a major incentive to exert further efforts and take the necessary strategies to eradicate the phenomenon of terrorism from its roots and eliminate its sources and causes regardless of the motives and justifications.
French Ambassador to Bahrain Bernard Régnauld- Fabre expressed his appreciation of the solidarity of HM the King, the Kingdom’s government and people with France as well as the sincere sentiments of the minister and his keenness to offer his condolences.
He affirmed the strong ties between the two countries and their readiness to bolster them in various fields.
Photo Caption: The minister affirmed the Kingdom's solidarity with France
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