Jaffari Endowments Chairman: Citizens stand together behind leadership in facing COVID-19

Manama, Apr. 17 (BNA): Jaffari Endowments Chairman, Yousif bin Saleh Al-Saleh, has expressed full support for the on-going national humanitarian efforts to combat coronavirus (COVID-19), in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, affirming that the Bahraini people stands together behind the leadership of HM the King in facing and defeating the virus. While participating in the TV programme broadcast within the “Feena Khair” (There Is Good in Us) national campaign to combat COVID-19, Al-Saleh said: “We extend profound thanks to HM King Hamad, and affirm our support and appreciation to the programmes and plans implemented by the government, led by His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, to protect the health and safety of the citizens and residents, as well as to the unprecedented efforts and initiatives of the Team Bahrain, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier.” Al-Saleh highlighted the importance of the “Feena Khair” kind initiative, launched in line with the directives of HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor and Board of Trustees Chairman of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, in paving the way for the donations of all institutions, companies and individuals. He also commended the efforts of the various state departments and society to overcome the current situation, lauding the efforts exerted by the Health Ministry, the National Taskforce for Combating Coronavirus, the Bahrain Defence Force and the Interior Ministry in this regard, and praising the keenness of individuals and civil society institutions, including mosques, community centres and Hussainiyas to be committed to the instructions and directives of the competent authorities. He asserted that the directives issued by the competent authorities aim to achieve public interests, and noted that the state has harnessed all its potentials to achieve health and social security, adding that the prevailing discipline among various social segments reflects the high awareness of the Bahraini citizens. Al-Saleh stressed that contribution to the campaign is a religious duty, noting that the Islamic religion calls for solidarity, compassion and cohesion among members of society through thick and thin.