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‘Fast-track welfare schemes’

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received at Gudaibiyah Palace yesterday members of the Representatives Council and discussed with them local issues. He stressed that co-operation between the executive and legislative branches reflects a strong will to achieve the aspirations of the Bahraini people. He affirmed the government’s open-door policy to tackle national issues, asserting the need for all to share responsibility to serve the nation and citizens.  

HRH the Premier underlined the ongoing efforts to fast-track development and maintain the Kingdom’s security and stability and boost citizens’ welfare. He praised the efforts of members of the Representatives Council to promote national work and upgrade the legislative system to keep abreast of contemporary changes and the Kingdom’s growth in all fields. He underscored the importance of constructive co-operation between the executive and legislative branches to meet citizens’ aspirations.

He urged to preserve hardwon gains and build on them for a more prosperous present and future. HRH the Prime Minister praised the role of members of the Representatives Council in reaching out to citizens and catering to their needs, stressing keenness on such meetings to assess citizens’ needs and facilitate the government’s work in serving them. He underscored the importance of dealing with regional and global challenges and fasttrack national work to ensure sustainability of development.

The MPs expressed heartfelt thanks and respect to HRH the Premier for his continuous support, commending his opendoor policy and encouragement to handle all issues of concern to citizens. They conveyed to him the citizens’ gratitude for his valuable directives to carry out projects nationwide.

They also congratulated him on the Norwegian “Guest of Honour 2019” award and the United Nations’ proclamation of April 5th as an International Conscience Day in response to his initiative, describing the achievements as a reflection of the high international status and respect enjoyed by HRH the Premier.