HM King holds meeting with HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister

Manama, Dec. 20 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a meeting with His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in the presence of HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Royal Court Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, at the Al-Safriya Palace today. HM the King reviewed a number of local issues aimed at enhancing the national action march, stressing that the kingdom will continue adopting development and economic plans to attain more national achievements and meet the aspirations of its citizens. HM King Hamad expressed thanks and appreciation to HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister for the tremendous efforts he is exerting to serve the kingdom and consolidate its progress, as well as his constant endeavours to adopt plans and strategies that cope with developments in order to improve performance at government departments. Tackling the latest developments of the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), HM the King lauded the launch of the national vaccination campaign, and the good results achieved so far, thanks to high turnout of the citizens and residents, reflecting their awareness and cooperation in order to ensure its success. HM the King expressed pride in the efforts of national competencies working at the frontlines, and their allied teams, praising their contributions to ensuring the success of the plans put forward to combat the pandemic. Regarding the rights of Bahraini fishermen, HM King Hamad valued highly the noble and patriotic stances made by the Legislative Branch and the civil society in this regard. HM the King extended deepest thanks and appreciation to all official and private entities, as well as to the citizens and residents for their congratulations on Bahrain’s National Days, and participation in the nation-wide celebrations marking them, wishing everyone many happy returns of the occasion.