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Bahrain is oasis of peaceful coexistence: Cabinet

TDT | Manama                

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The Cabinet welcomed the upcoming official visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Kingdom of Bahrain, at the invitation of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

The historic visit is a recognition of Bahrain’s status as an oasis of coexistence throughout history, affirming the commitment of the Kingdom to uphold and promote the values of peaceful and harmonious coexistence amongst different faiths and cultures.

The Cabinet also welcomed the upcoming Bahrain Forum for Dialogue: East and West for Human Coexistence, which is being held in conjunction with the visit of Pope Francis and His Eminence the Grand Imam, Shaikh Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb, Shaikh of Al Azhar Al Sharif.

This important forum is a recognition of the Kingdom’s role in promoting tolerance, peaceful coexistence, positive dialogue and cultural exchange between faiths and nations for the good of all humanity.

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Memorandum review

The Cabinet reviewed a memorandum submitted by the Minister of Labour, regarding the latest developments in employment and training within the Economic Recovery Plan.

The memorandum outlined that 24,444 citizens have been newly employed this year, which represents 122% of the annual goal included in the Economic Recovery Plan to employ 20,000 Bahrainis annually until 2024.

In addition, 8,879 citizens received training, which represents 89% of the annual priority target included in the Economic Recovery Plan, to train 10,000 Bahrainis annually until 2024.

Bilateral ties

The Cabinet highlighted the importance of the talks that were held between HM the King and the Sultan of the Sultanate of Oman, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said, in further strengthening relations between the two countries and their peoples.

The Cabinet noted that the agreements and MoUs signed by both countries will provide a new platform for cooperation that will lead to further growth and development. The Cabinet extended its gratitude to the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, upon the announcement that the Public Investment Fund will establish five new companies for regional country investment, including Bahrain.