Premier hails Bahrainis' solidarity, unity

Manama, Sep. 20 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received at the Gudaibiya Palace today the sons of the late Shaikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa, led by the Interior Ministry's Undersecretary for the National, Passports and Residence Affairs, Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa. They extended deepest thanks and appreciation to HRH the Prime Minister for the good feelings he had expressed while offering condolences on the sad demise of Shaikha Thajba bin Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. They affirmed that HRH Premier's keenness to stand by them had deep impact on their hearts, as it reflects his constant desire to reach out to Bahrainis and support them through thick and thin. During the meeting, attended by senior Royal Family members, HRH Premier affirmed that communication among the citizens under all circumstances is a divine blessing that the Bahraini people should adhere to and preserve, being a key element that supports national unity. HRH Premier urged to promote the values of fraternity and rapprochement among the members of the society as they are protective shields against challenges and evil plots aimed at sowing divide among the members of one-family Bahraini people, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. HRH the Prime Minister hailed the values of love and cordiality prevailing in the Bahraini society, which, he said, embodies the deep-rooted history of the people of Bahrain. Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa extended sincere thanks and appreciation to HRH Premier for offering condolences and consolation to them, stressing that the Prime Minister's kind gesture embodies his keenness on standing by everyone under all circumstances. He prayed to Allah Almighty to bless HRH Premier with abundant good health and long life.