Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received a cable of congratulations from the Chief Executive Officer of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and Chairman of the National Committee for Combatting Trafficking in Persons, Nibras Mohammed Talib. The congratulatory message was sent on the occasion of Bahrain maintaining a Tier 1 Status in the U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report for the eighth consecutive year.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the CEO of LMRA expressed his pride in the achievements of Bahrain under the leadership of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The Tier 1 Status is the highest ranking, indicating that Bahrain fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking.
The U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report is an annual publication that evaluates the efforts of countries to combat human trafficking. Bahrain's consistent Tier 1 Status highlights its commitment to addressing and preventing trafficking in persons.
Nibras Mohammed Talib emphasized the continuous efforts of the National Committee for Combatting Trafficking in Persons and the cooperation of various government entities in achieving this status. The collaboration between these entities has been crucial in maintaining Bahrain's position in the report.
The Tier 1 Status reflects Bahrain's dedication to implementing effective measures and policies in combatting human trafficking, and the country remains committed to upholding the standards set by the international community.