HRH Premier: Citizens' voice is heard in every matter

Manama, May 15 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has asserted that there are no imposed opinions or actions in Bahrain, stressing that the voice of the citizens is heard in every matter. "Our society is based on shura (consultation), democracy and freedoms of opinion and expression," he explained. HRH the Prime Minister also affirmed that countries are not measured by their geographical size, but by their stances and achievements, noting that Bahrain is strong by its approach and landmark achievements, attained thanks to a wise King, dedicated government and a supportive people. "I feel comfortable only when I am with my people, and my happiness lies in its satisfaction. Therefore, I am always delighted to meet the citizens and listen to them. Our utmost goal is to serve the nation and the citizens," he said. HRH Premier made the statement while receiving at the Gudaibiya Palace today a number of Royal Family members, senior state officials, journalists, columnists and businessmen, with whom he reviewed national issues. The Prime Minister called on the private sector to invest in the medical and health fields through attracting world health centres and advanced rehabilitation centres to open branches in the kingdom, reiterating the government's full support for such investments. HRH Premier highlighted the continuous expansion of the health and medical sector in the kingdom, stressing the need to provide various medical specialties, establish rehabilitation centres, develop national competencies and enable them to gain more expertise and build more hospitals and health centres to meet the needs of the citizens and residents. HRH Premier stressed the importance of consolidating the kingdom's outstanding status in various development fields through coping with progress, instilling the values of dedication and giving in the future generations by equipping them with sciences and knowledge that enable them to deal with various future challenges and optimise national achievements. Bahrain's comprehensive development strides have proved to the world the kingdom's outstanding ability to overcome challenges and build a vital and sustainable development model based on the muscles of Bahrainis and stemming from their keenness on advancing their nation, he explained. HRH Premier stressed that the kingdom's successes should be a catalyst to build on the hard-won accomplishments and ensure a better future for the kingdom and its citizens. The kingdom's multiple development projects and success in attracting more foreign investments, as well as the private sector's unwavering ability to invest in various production and urban sectors indicate the Bahraini economy's strength and its ability to withstand and overcome challenges, HRH Premier added.