The Minister of Foreign AffairsDr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, commended the wise vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in bringing peace and combating extremism and terrorism as means to achieve a safer and prosperous world for all.
He expressed his pride in celebrating the International Day of Peace, which falls on September 21, under the theme of “End racism. Build peace.”, which comes within the framework of Bahrain’s adherence to its human values and peaceful coexistence as well as its diplomatic initiatives calling for peace, international cooperation and mutual understanding.
He affirmed Bahrain’s commitment under the leadership of His Majesty the King, and the directives of the Government headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to allocate peace as a firm strategic pillar in the Kingdom’s foreign policy, placing it at the forefront of its priorities.
He noted Team Bahrain’s efforts in combatting COVID-19, led by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and the success it witnessed in overcoming its economic and social repercussions, which further ensured the rights of all citizens and residents without discrimination, and promoted coexistence amongst all.
Dr. Al-Zayani commended the ministry’s diplomatic and administrative staff for representing Bahrain in various international forums, stressing the Kingdom’s keenness, within the framework of the National Human Rights Plan (2022-2026), to continue its pioneering achievements in consolidating the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence between cultures and religions and supporting the goals of sustainable development.
Source: Bahrain News Agency