HRH Premier thanked

Manama, Dec. 1 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has received a cable of thanks from the participants in the Arab Forum on "The role of distance learning and training in youth employment in Arab countries". Hosted by the kingdom from November 29 to December 1, the forum was patronised by the government, represented by the Labour and Social Development Minister, and organised by the Free Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions (FFBTU), in cooperation with the Arab Labour Organisation (ALO). The participants extended profound thanks and appreciation to HRH Premier, and expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to the Bahraini leadership and people for warm welcome and hospitality accorded to them. They also voiced admiration for the progress boom currently witnessed by the kingdom in various fields thanks to the interest of the leadership, praising the landmark achievements attained by Bahrain thanks to HRH the Prime Minister. They also credited HRH Premier for the strides of trade union work in Bahrain, stressing that the Prime Minister's directives to support trade unionists has contributed to achieving more gains in many fields. They affirmed that Bahraini workers, being essential partners in the development process, and role models for giving and dedication, are appreciated regionally and internationally, and are a source of pride for Arab World. They hailed the key role played by the Free Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions, stressing that FFBTU has become a model for Arab trade union work regarding the ability to play a positive effective role in countries' building and progress. The participants in the Arab forum wishing HRH Premier abundant good health and happiness, as well as further success in attaining more accomplishments for the kingdom.