Interior Minister receives Ombudsman report

Manama, June 1 (BNA): Interior Minister Lt-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa received today Ombudsman Nawaf Mohammed Al Ma'awda , in the presence of the Assistant Undersecretary for Legal Affairs. The Interior Minister expressed thanks and appreciation to Mr. Al Ma’awda and all the Ombudsman’s staff, hailing the role of the organisation which is part of the pioneering steps of the reform project of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to reinforce justice and the power of law. He said the Ombudsman has won the trust of all for its professionalism and cooperation with international human rights organisations. During the meeting, the Interior Minister received a copy of the Ombudsman’s 3rd annual report of 2015-2016. He directed the concerned authorities in the Interior Ministry to respond fast on MOI-related points mentioned in the report. He highlighted the development and modernisation programme of the Interior Ministry as part of its community partnership strategy to reinforce cooperation and interaction with various organisations and NGOs. The Ombudsman expressed thanks and appreciation to the Interior Minister for his keenness to reinforce cooperation with the Ombudsman Office, adding that such cooperation has contributed to its success. (MOI)