Bahrain's environmental efforts stressed

Manama, June 20 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received today members of the royal family and senior officials and exchanged with them Eid Al Fitr good wishes. He urged to take care of all fundamentals reflecting the community’s history and civilisation and ensure their sustainability. He paid tribute to the Bahraini people for their substantial contribution to Bahrain’s growth, calling to document those roles which have always enlightened the national history.  HRH the Prime Minister underlined the government’s keenness on preserving the kingdom’s heritage for future generations to learn about their history and inherent civilisation in a fast-paced world. He recalled the enormous contribution of late Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa to the judicial, Islamic affairs and municipal fields, congratulating Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa on his appointment as President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.  HRH the Premier underscored the importance of taking care of natural resources and wildlife, ensuring their development and sustainability and preserving their diversity as a pillar for sustainable development. He pointed out the kingdom’s unflinching efforts to preserve the environment and natural resources in tandem with its urbanisation projects, calling to give more importance to developing agricultural products and boosting food safety. HRH the Prime Minister underlined the need to preserve the national identity and social texture by reviving the inherent customs and traditions. He said communication has always been an inherent Bahraini approach inherited from the fathers and forefathers. Therefore, he added, "we have to hold on to it so as to preserve the national identity and boost social cohesion." HRH the Premier praised social cohesion in Bahrain, describing it as the catalyst of achievements and development in various fields. He paid tribute to the forefathers for their role and dedication to serving the nation and ensuring its prosperity.