His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today chaired the regular weekly Cabinet meeting, at the Al-Sakhir Palace.
The cabinet reviewed local issues aimed at pushing the development march in order to bring about more progress to the kingdom and its citizens.
The session also discussed the rapidly-unfolding regional and global developments.
HM the King commended the fruitful efforts exerted by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to consolidate the kingdom’s progress and enhance the government’s work in order to achieve the forecast national goals.
HM King expressed utmost appreciation for the efforts, led by HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to confront the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), placing Bahrain in the right position to overcome the effects of the pandemic in the health and economic fields, as well as paving the way for the speedy return to normalcy.
In this context, HM the King asserted that the kingdom’s experience in fighting the pandemic has proved the distinguished ability of Bahraini frontliners to confront the virus, including cadres from the Bahrain Defence Force, the Ministry of Interior, health cadres and all allied professionals, noting that they epitomized the most wonderful examples of dedication and giving, proving the integration of the kingdom’s robust national health system.
HM King Hamad lauded the advanced level reached by the ongoing Executive-Legislature cooperation, stressing the importance of the continuity of such cooperation to achieve more prosperity to the kingdom and meet the aspirations of its citizens.
Referring to the Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, HM the King commended the role played by HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister and those in charge of the Bahrain International Circuit to ensure the kingdom’s successful hosting of the prestigious sporting event over the past 18 years, noting that the outstanding success of the 18th edition, in terms of organisation and high turnout, reflects the distinction and creativity of Bahraini youth, contributing to further strengthening the kingdom’s position on the map of F1 races.
Tackling regional developments, the Cabinet condemned the continuous terrorist Houthi militia’s attacks with ballistic missiles and booby-trapped drones on civilian, economic and oil installations in sisterly Saudi Arabia, stressing that the attacks contravene all international laws and demonstrate the defiance of the terrorist Houthi militia to the peace-loving countries.
The cabinet called on all countries to shoulder their responsibilities towards these deliberate and systematic terrorist attacks that threaten regional security and stability, endanger energy supplies, undermine the stability of the global economy and affect international peace, reiterating Bahrain’s unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia, and support for all the measures it deems necessary to protect its security, stability and territorial integrity.
In this regard, HM the King stressed the importance of further broadening coordination and cooperation between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and allied friendly countries in a way that would cement the solidarity and stability of the region, and enhance its global role by unifying stances and developing partnerships with other countries.
On the situation in Ukraine, the cabinet expressed concern over the continuation of the war, calling on all parties to calm down, stop escalation, engage in dialogue, and use diplomatic methods to stop the war, settle the conflict through direct negotiations and accepted peaceful means, It also called upon them to abide by the concluded agreements and pacts in order to maintain international security and peace.
Concerning the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, the cabinet stressed the need to provide protection for civilians, ensure their safety, open safe transit corridors for them, and deliver humanitarian and relief aid to them quickly, expressing appreciation for all efforts made so far in this regard, and emphasising that the Kingdom of Bahrain’s contribution to supporting humanitarian efforts in Ukraine is in line with its humanitarian duty to alleviate the suffering of the needy.
The cabinet also expressed the Kingdom’s aspiration to stop the media escalation from all parties, as past events, especially in the Arab world, have proven its negative impact and contribution to hardening attitudes, inflaming situations and prolonging wars and conflicts, as well as not helping to ensure global security and stability.
Commenting on the election of the 30th Board of Directors of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), HM King Hamad congratulated the winners, and wished them every success in supporting the business sector and boosting economic development in the kingdom, praising the good organisation and transparency of BCCI’s electoral process.
During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, extended deepest thanks and gratitude to HM the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak affirmed that HM King Hamad’s visions and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s directives are a roadmap for the Cabinet in dealing with various circumstances the world has gone through, enabling it to develop the plans and programmes that have been distinctly implemented by Team Bahrain, contributing to enhancing the kingdom’s pioneering status.
Source: Bahrain News Agency