Bahrain emphasises restraint and diplomatic solutions for regional conflicts

TDT | Manama                                                      

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Bahrain Cabinet highlighted the importance of exercising restraint, de-escalating tensions, resolving disputes diplomatically, upholding the rule of law, and respecting the principles of the United Nations Charter amid regional conflicts.

In yesterday’s weekly session chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, at the Gudaibiya Palace, the Cabinet noted it was monitoring the concerning developments in the Middle East and their repercussions on regional peace and stability.

It also called on the United Nations and the UN Security Council to fulfil their responsibilities to ensure international peace by resolving issues and conflicts in the region.

Following His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s Royal Decree pardoning numerous inmates convicted of rioting and criminal cases, in honour of the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty’s accession to the throne and coinciding with Eid Al-Fitr, HRH Prince Salman instructed the Ministers of Interior and Labour to ensure that all pardoned individuals are registered as beneficiaries of unemployment benefits for job seekers.

The Cabinet extended heartfelt condolences to the leadership, the government, and the people of the Sultanate of Oman for the floods that swept the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi region and expressed its sympathy to the victims’ families. The Cabinet discussed several memoranda during the meeting.

It approved a memorandum submitted by the Minister of Interior regarding future measures required to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. In this regard, the Cabinet assigned the relevant authorities to implement strategic initiatives within a specific time frame.

The Cabinet approved a memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on the establishment of the Bahrain Electricity and Water Holding Company and a memorandum submitted by the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs regarding the amendment of Article 1 of the decision to restructure the National Commission for Childhood.