Housing minister receives MP

Manama, Sept. 15 (BNA): Housing Minister Bassim bin Yaqoob Al-Hamar received here today MP Adel Al-Asoomi, and discussed with him joint cooperation regarding the projects implemented by the ministry. The minister praised the efforts made MP Al-Asoomi, along with other MPs, to discuss key national issues, lauding the role of the Council of Representatives in enhancing the kingdom's democratic experience. The meeting focused on the current and future housing projects across the kingdom, the progress of the construction of the new cities and the ministry's policies in meeting demands for housing services. Al-Hamad affirmed the Housing Ministry's keen interest in translating the directives of the government in to a work plan for the coming period, stressing that the ministry's potentials and resources are harnessed to implement projects and programmes featuring in the Government Action Plan. MP Al-Asoomi lauded the Housing Ministry's plans to provide social housing for the citizens, expressing his readiness to cooperate with the ministry in achieving the goals of its Housing Plan. He expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to the minister for his support to MPs, and keenness on being informed their suggestions on ways to meet the citizens' needs.