His Majesty speech ‘represents roadmap towards development’

The Parliamentarians yesterday overwhelmingly welcomed the speech delivered by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa marking the opening of the second session of the fifth legislative term. Hailing the speech of His Majesty, Second Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives Ali Ahmed Zayed said the House will expedite the passing of legislations and laws related to welfare programmes meant for citizens.

“The speech delivered by His Majesty during the opening session will serve a roadmap for the authorities to stabilise the progress in the implementation of development measures. “I urge all parliamentarians to communicate frequently with the citizens so that we could easily find solutions to all problems faced by them. We have a big role to play in the future of the citizens and their children.” MP Bassem Al Maliki affirmed that His Majesty speech represents the strong support offered to the executive and legislative authorities by the leadership in the interest of the citizens and nations.

Mr Al Maliki said the speech was comprehensive and clear as it covered all aspects of economic development and security issues. He stressed that the directives put forward by His Majesty including the transformation into a digital economy, diversifying sources of income and achieving food self-sufficiency are visions that everyone must work to achieve. Mr Al Maliki praised the King’s clear support for the legislative authority in building the rule of law and fulfilling the aspirations of citizens and the role played by the legislative authority in protecting the rule of law and issuing legislations that protect citizens and national gains.

Mr Al Maliki pointed out that the House of Representatives will work in the new session to continue to preserve the gains of citizens and strengthen the role of the citizen in the economic work. MP Mohammed Buhamood said that His Majesty’s speech at the opening of the second session of the fifth legislative chapter represents a vision and a roadmap for the executive authority to develop the legislative authority.

Mr Buhamood said the speech was comprehensive, stressing the importance of economic recovery and diversifying sources of income, which will undoubtedly reflect directly on the citizens’ welfare. The lawmaker pointed out that His Majesty’s support for the wise government led by HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and First Deputy Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, will lead to the implementation of Economic Vision 2030.

He said that His Majesty’s praise for the armed forces and the defensive and security readiness they have achieved confirm their high efficiency and spirit in preserving the country’s gains and maintaining security and stability. Mr Buhamood noted that the House of Representatives will work in this role to continue to maintain and build on the living and economic gains of the citizens.