HRH Premier congratulated on global awards

Manama, Apr. 5 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister received a message from Professor Anna K. Tibaijuka, retired Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations and former Executive Director of the UN-HABITAT currently Member of Parliament (MP) and former Minister of Lands Housing and Human Settlements Development in the United Republic of Tanzania, warmly congratulating His Royal Highness on being awarded the ICT Award in sustainable development from ITU and the Flame of Peace Award from the Association for the Furtherance of Peace. Professor Tibaijuka recalled that H.R.H the Prime Minister was the first leader in the region to be awarded the prestigious Special Citation of the UN-HABITAT Scroll of Honour in 2006. She added that she was gratified that the subsequent awards bestowed upon H.R.H the Prime Minister strongly validate the UN-Habitat decision at that time. She recalled that on that occasion, Ban Ki-moon, the Secretary -General of the United Nations commended H.R.H the Prime Minister’s capable leadership in reducing poverty and social exclusion by facilitating the provision of housing to the poor and disadvantaged. "From the outset while at UNHABITAT I noted a distinguished leader and statesman in the person of His Royal Highness PM Khalifa. I am not surprised that others have followed to recognise his outstanding achievements. I predict much more to come". Professor Tibaijuka wished H.R.H. the Prime Minster ever more success and good health.