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Journalists’ role in defending nation hailed

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received at Gudaibiya Palace yesterday Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA) new board, led by President Ahdeya Ahmed.

HRH the Premier congratulated them on the trust of the association’s members, wishing them success in bringing about further achievements to develop journalism and achieve the aspirations of journalists. HRH the Premier hailed the national role of Bahrain press in enlightening public opinion, raising awareness and highlighting national issues honestly and responsibly.

He stressed the need to consider the national interest when using media and social networks, pointing out that current challenges require more awareness and concerted efforts to serve national goals, including mainly preserving national security and stability and protecting the community from the dangers of disunity.

HRH the Prime Minister reiterated congratulations to Ahdeya Ahmed on her election as BJA president, which asserts Bahraini women’s high competence and capability to achieve and take up high profile posts. He also lauded the role of BJA in expressing the journalists’ aspirations and defending their interests, stressing the government’s keenness to support the association in performing its noble role.

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