HRH Premier receives Royal Family members, officials

Manama, Dec. 6 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received at the Gudaibiya Palace today a number of Royal Family members, senior state officials, traders and businessmen, who congratulated him on the successful medical check-ups he had undergone recently. "The vehement feelings showcased by the citizens, and before them His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, towards me during the medical check-ups I underwent recently will never be forgotten as they embody the strong cohesion between the leadership and the people. Those feelings have filled my heart with joy. We are blessed with a King like HM King Hamad, and a people like the Bahraini one," he told the audience. HRH the Prime Minister affirmed that the development process will continue unabated in order to meet the citizens' needs and their aspirations for a more prosperous future. We will achieve that based on the "muscles of Bahrainis and their strong will, a will that has always been fortified and immune against division." HRH Premier called for the need to double efforts in order to preserve the kingdom's landmark development achievements, stressing that Bahrain's top interests, development and progress should be the common goal for all. In another context, HRH Premier expressed pride in the successive honouring of Bahraini men and women regionally and globally, noting that such honouring is in recognition of their efforts and dedication "which we appreciate and respect." HRH Premier pointed out that Bahrain boasts of great number of loyal citizens who have dedicated their efforts to increase the kingdom's achievements and earn it international appreciation. HRH the Prime Minister urged more awareness and vigilance amid the challenges currently faced by the nation and the region, calling for concerted collective efforts to ensure the kingdom's security and stability.