HM King’s directives to assist Lebanon stress Bahrain’s belief in its Arab obligations

Manama, Aug. 13 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has stressed that Bahrain is looking forward to Lebanon overcoming the repercussions of the disaster that hit it and achieve the aspirations of its people for security, stability and development, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, has said in a letter to Lebanon’s Ambassador to Bahrain Milad Hanna Nammour. The ambassador has sent messages of thanks and gratitude from the Lebanese community in Bahrain to HM King Hamad for the humanitarian relief aid dispatched by the Kingdom to blast-hit Beirut. “It is with great pleasure that we have received letters of thanks and gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa from the Lebanese community in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as a result of His Majesty's directive to provide the necessary assistance to the brotherly Lebanese people,” HH Shaikh Nasser wrote in his letter. The directives aimed to alleviate the suffering of the Lebanese and improve their humanitarian conditions in light of the current conditions in Lebanon, HH Shaikh Nasser added. Through the directives, HM the King expressed Bahrain's belief in its Arab obligations towards its brothers and confirmed that the Kingdom will spare no effort to provide and deliver urgent and necessary humanitarian aid to them. His Majesty the King expressed his pride in the close ties that bind the Bahraini and Lebanese peoples and that date back decades and cover all fields. HM King Hamad pointed out that the provision of assistance to the brotherly Lebanese people during the ordeal that befell them as a result of the disaster that afflicted Beirut is a natural reaction stemming from fraternity and humanity. HH Shaikh Nasser emphasized HM the King’s appreciation of the noble sentiments of the community and ambassador and of the efforts to bolster bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation at all levels. “We convey to you the sincere prayers of His Majesty that God protect you, take care of you and bless you with further health and wellness. We also convey through you the deep condolences and sincere sympathy to the brotherly Lebanese people and we pray to God Almighty to bless the victims with His mercy and grant their families patience and fortitude, to bless the injured with a speedy recovery, and to protect your country from all forms of nuisance.”