HRH Premier's patronage of 17th ATO Congress hailed

Manama, May 29 (BNA): Chairman Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa of the 17th Congress of Arab Towns Organisation (ATO), kicks off today, said that hosting the event by Bahrain and the patronage of HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa of the same reflects the royal leadership's interest in promoting Arab cities at the municipal level and protecting Arab identity. ATO Sec-Gen Ahmed Al-Subeeh, in a statement to Bahrain News Agency (BNA), expressed appreciation of HRH the Premier's patronage. He pointed the ATO's supportive plans for promoting the sustainable development process of Bahraini cities through the implementation of a number of projects allocated to Bahraini cities.