HRH Deputy King and HRH Premier urge more unity

Manama, Aug. 10 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Deputy King and Crown Prince held a meeting at Gudaibiya Palace today with His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. They discussed the overall local, regional and international situation. Both leaders asserted that Bahrain had undergone many challenges and always emerged stronger and victorious. They said there is no fear about Bahrain’s present and future as a nation led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and which possesses conscious and patriotic people who are always working for its prosperity shall move forward with constant steps and optimism. HRH the Deputy King and HRH the Prime Minister praised Bahrain’s pioneering status in various fields, stressing the government’s keenness to bring about more achievements and attain the development goals so as to meet the aspirations of citizens and further promote the kingdom’s standing on the international map. Both leaders pointed out the need for prudence and unity due to the circumstances undergone by the region, warning of the extremist ideology and its danger on regional stability and cohesion. "There is no place for extremism in Bahrain," they stressed, paying tribute to the Bahraini people for their tolerance and co-existence which stand as a bulwark against the destructive ideology. They also voiced the government’s resolve to thwart any attempt to drive wedges among the Bahraini people or undermine hard-won gains.