HM King receives NFHR President and members

Manama, Dec. 2 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa affirmed Bahrain's keenness to protect human rights and ensure security for all citizens. He was speaking as he received at Sakhir Palace today Shura Council member and President of the National Foundation for Human Rights (NFHR) Dr. Abdulaziz Hassan Abul and members of the foundation's Board of Directors who submitted to him 2014 annual report. HM the King underscored Bahrain's commitment to international human rights covenants and laws, which, he said, is an integral part of the kingdom's culture, Arab identity and Islamic faith. He pointed out Bahrain's outstanding achievements in the human rights field, praising the NFHR report which sheds light on the foundation's accomplishments and activities at the local and international level. He lauded the efforts made to promote human rights and communicate with international organisations in utter transparency. HM the King commended the role of NFHR Council of Commissioners and Secretariat General to foster human rights and raise social awareness of them. He said the foundation has gained international reputation and respect thanks to its work which is characterised by objectivity and conformity with Bahrain's honourable record of human rights and freedom. HM King Hamad wished NFHR President and board members every success in fulfilling their national duties and consolidating human rights in Bahrain. It is to note that submission of the report was set to coincide with the international celebration of the Human Rights Day in December.