HRH Premier, HRH Crown Prince review outcome of Government Forum 2016

Manama, Sep. 19 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received today His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier and reviewed with him the positive outcome of the Government Forum 2016 in backing efforts to improve performance and ensure citizens' satisfaction over the government services. HRH the Crown Prince lauded HRH the Premier's patronage of the forum which, he said, is part of the initiatives to ensure optimal use of human resources to improve government services. HRH the Prime Minister and HRH the Crown Prince reviewed regional and international developments, stressing the need for more international cooperation. They also underlined the importance of the diplomatic efforts spearheaded by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in promoting cooperation between Bahrain and the rest of the world in light of regional and international security and economic challenges. They also emphasised the development efforts to achieve citizens' aspirations and boost their welfare. HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince affirmed continuity of the development march according to plans that take into consideration the present and future needs and quality of the services provided for the citizens. They spotlighted, in this regard, the kingdom's achievements in the sport field, commending the international accomplishment of Personal Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Work and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa who clinched third place internationally and first place at the Arab level in the World Endurance Championship in Slovakia. They lauded Shaikh Nasser's achievements and their role in boosting Bahrain's standing in the international sport arena.