Royal confidence in National Assembly praised

Manama, Oct. 6 (BNA): Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh has expressed deep pride in His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's confidence in the Legislative Branch, and its contributions to the kingdom's democratic march. He also praised HM the King's support for the role played by the Shura Council within the national action march and its contributions to modernisation steps and reforms witnessed by the kingdom during HM King Hamad's prosperous era. Al-Saleh extended sincere thanks and appreciation to HM the King for receiving him, alongside a number of the Shura Council members, who submitted to HM the annual report of the Shura Council's work during the first session of the fourth legislative term. He pointed out that the report highlighted the Shura Council's exercise of its constitutional and democratic role, and its interaction with the issues of the nation and the citizens. The Shura Council will spare no effort to achieve the national goals in order to enhance the kingdom's progress and the citizens' interests within the framework of cooperation with the Representatives Council, constructive cooperation with the government, led by His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister.