Development first: PM to new Governor

Manama : The Southern Governorate’s towns and villages need more development projects in commensurate with its economic and social importance, said His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa who visited the Governorate yesterday.

“Reach out to the citizens to identify their needs, deliver them the best services and spare no effort to achieve His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s directives on the ground. We are with you and support you since what the governorate is doing is part of the government’s responsibilities,” the Premier said, addressing the newly-appointed Southern Governor His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa and the Governorate’s staff. 

“Listen to the voice of the citizens, whether they are in towns or villages, and do follow ups,” he said, congratulating HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa, for the precious royal trust bestowed upon him and the responsibility entrusted to him.  HRH Prime Minister said that the citizens across the Governorate should see tangible progress in health, services, housing and infrastructure in the Governorate.

Speaker of the Council of Representatives Ahmed bin Ibrahim Al Mulla, Deputy Premier Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Interior Minister Lieutenant-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, service ministers, MPs and senior state officials were present. HRH Premier stressed the need to give top priority to the implementation of HM the King’s directives and serving the citizens in the the governorate, noting that the governorate will receive all kinds of support from the government as its tasks are part of the government’s responsibilities. He stressed the importance of fulfilling the citizens’ aspirations and meeting their needs.

“Their satisfaction is ours, and their service is the government’s ultimate goal,” HRH Premier said. HH Shaikh Khalifa welcomed HRH the Prime Minister’s visit, noting that it embodies his constant keenness on being informed closely about the citizens’ needs through direct meetings and field visits to determine the priority of government action.