HRH Premier hails Bahraini citizens’ dedication, success story in fighting virus

Bahrainis are raging heroic epics in the world war against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and present the honourable image of the Bahraini citizen’s daring and love for giving and contributing to any matter related to the interest and safety of the homeland and fellow citizens, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa said.

"Medical and nursing staff work day and night, exposing themselves to danger every single minute for the sake of the citizens' safety. The same sense of sacrifice and devotion is also strong among our sons and daughters in the Ministry of Interior, the media, the press, the Bahrain Defense Force, education, transport, communications, industry, trade and other official and national bodies," Prince Khalifa said in a message of love and appreciation to the people of Bahrain for their new success story in the fight against COVID-19.

"Together, they embody an impressive visualization of our war against the coronavirus in order to prevent its spread. To all of them, we express our love and appreciation,” the Prime Minister said, calling on everyone to shoulder their national responsibilities through a commitment to the instructions of the competent authorities to alleviate the burden on those facing the virus at their work sites.

"After my treatment trip abroad, during which Allah the Almighty blessed me with safety, health and well-being, I committed myself to the home quarantine measures for a period of two weeks, practising my work in managing government work and serving citizens from my residence. Commitment to preventive measures is a must for everyone to eliminate the pandemic peacefully for Bahrain and the entire world,” HRH Premier added.

HRH the Prime Minister stressed that the COVID-19 pandemic is a plight and a test for Mankind, scientific and medical progress and economic development, as well as for the peoples’ mettle, awareness and education, affirming that Bahrainis have proved to the whole world that true and successful investment is in the human element,  something that the Government of Bahrain had recognised from the beginning, and proves today the soundness of its policy, as reflected in Bahrainis’ success stories in medicine, security and media.

“Yes, we have proven to everyone that our development is not mere slogans, and our humanity is not just words, but rather part of the upbringing and mindset of these people. Indeed, Bahrainis have inherited altruism, giving, sacrifice and love for the homeland, thus everyone should be proud of belonging to this land, the home of this great people,” the Prime Minister said.