Premier congratulated by Shura Council Chairman

Manama, Oct. 23 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh on being awarded the Order of the Golden Fleece by the royal Habsburg family and the Hollabrunn City Council in Austria. The honour was bestowed on HRH the Premier in recognition of his efforts to protect societies, support charities and humanitarian activities and advocate peace. The decoration is also an acknowledgement of the Premier's noble values and personal commitment to achieving citizens' welfare and dedicated efforts to promote global peace. The Shura Council Chairman lauded HRH the Prime Minister's constant and clear development efforts which earned him more international respect.