HM King receives IPU President

Manama, Dec. 29 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received today, at Al Safriya Palace, Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) President Duarte Pacheco, currently on visit to Bahrain, and hailed his efforts to develop this international institution and enhance cooperation with parliaments and national assemblies. HM the King commended the IPU-led role in serving international security and peace and supporting causes relating to peoples’ aspirations for stability, prosperity and development. He noted the IPU role in fostering the culture of human rights and coordinating stances with parliaments worldwide, lauding fruitful cooperation between the legislative branch and the Inter-Parliamentary Union. He highlighted Bahrain’s parliamentary strides and development achievements across all fields, stressing the Kingdom’s resolve to continue the march of modernization and attain further progress and prosperity. He hailed the culture of democracy and human rights, highlighting Bahraini women’s achievements and contributions to development and decision-making as well as political participation, chairing the Council of Representatives and holding top positions locally, regionally and internationally. IPU President Duarte Pacheco expressed thanks and gratitude to HM the King for his keenness on supporting parliamentary life in Bahrain. He hailed the Kingdom’s efforts to promote human rights, foster civil and political rights, disseminate gender equality and develop restorative justice. He praised Bahrain’s democratic and human rights strides in light of the wide-ranging development led by HM the King to consolidate the values of peace, coexistence and tolerance and support pluralism and dialogue.