HRH Premier praises voluntary work initiatives

Manama, May 31(BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has expressed pride in the local and regional appreciation of Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa's initiatives, which, he said, has had positive impacts and promoted noble social values among Arab communities. Commenting on the recent honouring of Shaikh Isa in Egypt in recognition of his efforts in the field of voluntary work, HRH Premier said the honouring is a source of pride as it reflects the Bahraini youth's interest in charitable and voluntary work, which is basic for building a perfect society. He made the statements as he received here today Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa following his honouring by the Egyptian Association for Voluntary Work in appreciation for his tremendous efforts in developing Arab charitable and voluntary work, during a ceremony held at Arab League headquarters as part of the 10th Conference for Voluntary Work and Community Service. HRH the Prime Minister congratulated Shaikh Isa bin Ali on the prestigious Arab honouring bestowed upon him for his efforts and imprints in the field of voluntary work. He reiterated the government's keen interest to achieve social security by launching policies and legislation that stimulate development through partnership between the private and the public sector, which, he said, supports voluntary work. HRH Premier lauded the importance of the Shaikh Isa bin Ali Award for Voluntary Work which, he affirmed, has become an key Arab event par excellence, and among the major functions at the Arab level, re-affirming the government's support to such humanitarian initiatives that contribute to highlighting the milestones of Arab communities and motivate people to volunteer and be devoted in serving others. Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa AL Khalifa extended sincere thanks and appreciation to HRH Premier for his incessant support to voluntary work in Bahrain, which, he said, has stimulated volunteers to be creative, and gained them local and Arab acclaim. He affirmed that HRH Premier is the first supporter of all youth initiatives that foster the values of solidarity and promote them among members of the Bahraini society.