Manama: Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, commended the constructive cooperation and effective coordination between the legislative and executive authorities, as well as their shared commitment to agreement and the advancement of the public interest of the Kingdom and its citizens. He noted that this approach reflects the visions of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, which place the Bahraini citizen at the core of comprehensive development.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Al Musallam also commended the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to continue enhancing government services provided to citizens in accordance with the Government Plan and the understandings reached between the two authorities, underscoring the importance of financial sustainability in serving citizens' interests.
Al Musallam expressed his appreciation to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for the government's decision to maintain the first and second electricity and water consumption tariffs for citizens' primary residences, and to defer the development of support mechanisms pending further study.
He underscored the legislative authority's support for the initiatives agreed upon during the joint meetings between the executive and legislative authorities, aimed at financing support for low-income groups and the middle class.
He further underscored the continuation of joint cooperation in the best interests of the Kingdom and its citizens, the enactment of the necessary legislation to strengthen Bahrain's financial position while safeguarding citizens' entitlements, and the sustained legislative and oversight role in protecting public funds and enhancing spending efficiency in accordance with the applicable constitutional and legal frameworks.