Speaker: Bahrain is keen on making peace strategic option to end conflicts, disputes in the region

Manama, Sept. 20 (BNA): Speaker Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal has lauded Bahrain’s strong commitment to peace, compassion and coexistence and the Kingdom's endeavors to deepen the principles of tolerance and moderation at home and abroad. The Speaker attributed Bahrain's commitment to the wise leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa that has made the Kingdom a foundation for peace, a fertile environment for coexistence and tolerance among all religions, beliefs and sects, and a distinguished model for social harmony and concord. In a statement on the International Day of Peace, observed under the theme “Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world”, the Speaker commended HM the King's remarkable efforts to consolidate the policy of openness, coexistence and acceptance of the others. His Majesty's initiatives represent a milestone in promoting the values of love and harmony, and concretizing the directives to realize the lofty goals of peace and coexistence in a way that contributes to achieving the United Nations goals in sustainable development, she added. Zainal hailed the great efforts made by the government headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, by developing plans and strategies to enhance Bahrain's status through noble principles endorsed by religions, charters and international covenants. The Speaker affirmed that the Council of Representatives, in cooperation with the government, harnesses its efforts and capabilities to enhance national gains and achievements, in approving and implementing relevant global agreements and charters, especially those related to strengthening international security, stability and peace. The Council is also committed to energizing the role of parliamentary diplomacy to spread tolerance and coexistence and to contribute to establishing peace and accords within the international community, she said. Zainal stressed that Bahrain is keen on making peace the strategic option to end conflicts and disputes in the region, support efforts to enhance security, stability, growth and prosperity around the world, intensify efforts towards development and opening up wider horizons for all, and intensifying and coordinating efforts to tackle the dangers and threats related to conflicts, armaments and violence.