Bahrain democratic approach praised

Manama, Sep 13 (BNA): Parliament Speaker Ahmed bin Ibrahim Al-Mulla, marking the International Day of Democracy, affirmed that the democratic process pursued by the Kingdom of Bahrain since the launch of the royal reform has contributed to promote Bahrain's international standing and placed it among the leading democratic countries. Speaker added that the democratic steps adopted by Bahrain in the field of political and civil society institutions have paved the way for the national capacities to contribute to building partnership and respect for human rights and freedoms. Speaker, marking the occasion, extended sincere congratulations to HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, and the people of Bahrain. He stressed resolve to work in the interest of the homeland and citizens under the wise leadership. MJ