HM King receives Royal Court Minister

Manama, Dec.23 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa received today, at Al-Safriya Palace, Royal Court Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, who presented a book titled “Bahrain’s Legislative Development 1999-2019”, compiled by the Royal Court General Directorate for Legal and Political Affairs. The minister briefed HM the King on the book which documents constitutional and legislative strides in the Kingdom of Bahrain ever since HM the King acceded to the throne twenty years ago. HM the King commended the valuable book, hailing Bahrain’s legislative strides which advocate social issues and contribute fruitfully to consolidating the Kingdom’s democratic process. He reiterated resolve to continue the march of development in order to achieve more development and prosperity for the Kingdom of Bahrain and citizens. Royal Court Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa said that he was honoured to present the book to HM the King amidst celebrations of Bahrain’s national days. He stressed the importance of the book which surveys Bahrain’s legislative strides after the constitutional amendment in 2002, in addition to legislations since HM the King’s enthronement, particularly the civil law which was issued in 2001 and which represents the cornerstone of legislations in Bahrain. He said that the legislations which were issued since the inception of the reform project translate HM the King’s far-sighted vision, democratic approach and ambitions to enhance the standing of Bahrain and achieve its people’s hopes and aspirations.