HRH Premier praises cooperation between executive, legislative branches

Manama, Apr. 15 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa praised cooperation between the executive and legislative branches, describing it as a pillar in the national efforts to handle the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. He said Bahrain has taken preemptive measures to mitigate the repercussions of the crisis on citizens and protect their health. HRH the Premier was speaking as he received at his palace, in Riffa, today, Representatives Council Speaker Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal and Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh. He reiterated support to the legislative branch and keenness on further boosting cooperation between the executive and legislative branches to serve the nation and promote its security, stability and prosperity. He lauded support of the legislature to the government’s efforts, especially in this phase which requires concerted efforts to contain and weather the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. HRH the Prime Minister said the pandemic has greatly affected the world in various fields and since Bahrain is part of this world, it has to brace for the upcoming phase which necessitates more cooperation and a review of certain laws for the sake of their consistency with the current developments. HRH the Premier commended the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the government’s decisions aimed at alleviating the impact of the pandemic on citizens and backing the economic sectors to enable them to continue serving the development march. He also thanked members of the legislative branch for their keenness on getting assured about his good health while he was abroad, stressing their interest was an impetus to continue sparing no effort in serving the nation and citizens. HRH the Prime Minister praised awareness of the Bahraini people and their contribution to boosting the government’s efforts in facing coronavirus pandemic. He also thanked the media persons and journalists for their role in raising social awareness and harnessing efforts to fight the virus. He lauded the great work done by the medical and nursing staff in the Kingdom of Bahrain which resulted in a remarkable success in containing the infection. HRH the Premier underlined the kingdom’s efforts to protect all citizens in Bahrain and abroad, pointing out procedures taken in this respect. He affirmed the great care accorded to the expatriate workforce, pointing out that employers also share a common responsibility in providing healthy accommodation for the workers and have to follow regulations and laws. The Shura and Representatives Councils Chairpersons expressed sincerest congratulations to HRH the Premier on his safe return to the kingdom after full recovery, wishing him abundant health to continue serving the nation. They lauded his directives regarding the containment of coronavirus crisis and alleviation of its impact on citizens, stressing support of the legislature to all decisions taken by the government in this respect. They said Bahrain’s remarkable success in dealing with the crisis, which received international praise, is the dividend of the government’s ability to provide a sound infrastructure, compared to other countries, mainly in the health sector. They also thanked HRH the Premier for his unwavering keenness on boosting cooperation between the legislature and the executive branch which greatly contributed to promoting the democratic march in the kingdom.