Bahrain has succeeded in achieving SDGs

Manama, June 2 (BNA): Labour and Social Development Minister, Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, participated in the 10th International Labour Conference, in Geneva, Switzerland, between May 29 and June 1. Speaking in front of representatives of the three partners of production attending the conference from all over the world, the minister asserted the Kingdom of Bahrain's success in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including the creation of appropriate jobs for all citizens and eradication of poverty thanks to the comprehensive reforms of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The minister cited the efforts implemented by the government that culminated in anchoring an integrated network for social security and protection and an advanced legislative setup in line with the leadership's vision and keenness on promoting constructive social dialogue between the three parties of production as well as consolidation of social partnership with civil society organisations. Minister Humaidan pointed out that social justice, improvement of living standard and boosting social dialogue in the Kingdom of Bahrain are inseparable and integral part of the comprehensive reforms of His Majesty the King. He added that the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain reflects the noble principles of social justice aimed to achieve highest levels of social solidarity, equality and the provision of appropriate living standard for citizens, especially in the Fifth Article which obliges the State to accomplish the required social security for all elderly, sick, disabled, orphans, widows or unemployed citizens in addition to social insurance and healthcare.