HM King receives HRH Premier, HRH Crown Prince

Manama, Sept. 8 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Sakhir Palace today His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, as well as a number of senior officials. HM the King reviewed with HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince local issues, commending their tireless efforts to boost comprehensive development and upgrade the public institutions' performance to enhance their competitiveness, distinction, innovation and productivity. He praised the kingdom's development strides and achievements, stressing the importance of supporting plans and initiatives aimed at meeting citizens' aspirations and bringing about more accomplishments. HM the King lauded the dedicated work of Bahraini competencies and their pioneering achievements to promote the kingdom's standing at regional and international gatherings.