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‘We will overcome’

TDT | Manama

Bahrain will overcome the current crisis caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, no matter how heavy the challenges are.

This was declared yesterday by His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier.

HRH the Prime Minister received HRH the Crown Prince at his palace in Riffa. HRH the Premier lauded the national efforts exerted to contain and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Kingdom through a set of precautionary measures.

These have allowed Bahrain to be among the leading countries with the capability to combat the coronavirus and significantly control its spread, which has earned it the acclaim of the World Health Organisation (WHO).

HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince stressed that no matter how heavy the challenges are, the determination of Bahrain is greater, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and with the solidarity of the Bahraini people.

They stressed the government’s resolve to spare no effort in order to attain tangible results, improve the quality of performance, and meet the citizens’ needs.

They affirmed that the current situation Bahrain and the world are facing requires doubled and concerted efforts, through commitment to the national responsibility to overcome the current phase and its impacts in various fields.

HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince valued the dedicated national efforts aimed at ensuring the safety of the nation and its citizens, noting that such endeavours have showcased the strength, solidity and cooperation of all in Bahrain as well as their solidarity in facing various dangers and challenges.

They expressed optimism that Bahrain is capable of overcoming the current phase thanks to the full awareness and constructive cooperation of everyone in the Kingdom in meeting the national aspirations for safety, stability and progress.

Also during their meeting, HRH the Prime Minister and HRH the Crown Prince reviewed a number of local economic and social topics, as well as the progress of a number of development projects in the Kingdom.