HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets with the Speaker of the Council of Representatives

Manama, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with the Speaker of the Council of Representatives, HE Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam, and members of the Shura and Representative Council at Gudaibiya Palace. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed that the Kingdom's comprehensive development led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is advancing steadily, thanks to the passion and limitless ambition demonstrated by Team Bahrain and their determination for achievement. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad expressed pride in the successes of Bahraini citizens, which have created the foundations of the Kingdom's comprehensive development. His Royal Highness highlighted the ongoing collaboration between members of Team Bahrain within the Executive and Legislative Authorities and institutions in the private sector and civil societies, noting that cooperation is the basis for achievement across all areas. His Royal Highness affirmed that providi ng quality opportunities for Bahraini citizens remains a pivotal goal of the Kingdom and that all development efforts revolve around this goal. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister underscored the Kingdom's commitment to implement a wide range of visions and plans to transform development ambitions into reality. Regional and global issues of common interest were also discussed, as well as the latest developments in the Middle East, including the situation in the Gaza Strip. On the Gaza conflict, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister underscored the Kingdom of Bahrain's firm stance toward the Palestinian cause and its unwavering commitment to reaching a peaceful, lasting, and fair solution in support of Palestinians' legitimate right to establish an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad further outlined the importance of protecting civilian lives and de-escalating violence, which threatens regional security and stability. For their part, the S peaker of the Council of Representatives and the President of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry extended their appreciation to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for his ongoing support of joint efforts between different factions of Team Bahrain. They further expressed their commitment to work toward achieving the Kingdom's wide-ranging development goals to benefit all. The Deputy Prime Minister, HE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior, HE General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, and a number of senior officials also attended the meeting. Source: Bahrain News Agency