His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday visited the General Directorate of Civil Defence and the National Centre for Civil Emergency Management.
The visit formed part of his continued oversight of developments across the kingdom in response to hostile Iranian aggression.
It served to assess the level of preparedness and operational readiness on the ground, in line with the unwavering approach of His Majesty King Hamad in upholding the kingdom’s security and safeguarding the welfare of its citizens and residents.
HRH Prince Salman was received by Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa.
He was briefed on the measures in place to address issues as a result of the hostile attacks, as well as the level of co-ordination across relevant authorities to ensure swift response and the protection of lives and property.
HRH Prince Salman expressed his appreciation to General Shaikh Rashid for his continued efforts in strengthening the readiness of the security apparatus and its role in preserving and safeguarding the kingdom’s security.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister also expressed his gratitude to all members of the General Directorate of Civil Defence and the National Centre for Civil Emergency Management, commending their dedicated and tireless efforts, as well as their professionalism in tackling various cases while upholding the highest standards and best practices.
He affirmed that the safety of citizens and residents remains a top priority, reiterating the importance of continuing to enhance readiness and further strengthen the efficiency of field response.
The Interior Minister expressed his gratitude to HRH Prince Salman for the visit, which is a testament to his firm commitment and direct engagement on national efforts.
He affirmed the ministry’s ongoing measures to safeguard the security and safety of all.
HRH Prince Salman was also briefed on national emergency preparedness, inter‑agency co-ordination, the sustainability of vital services and infrastructure, food and water security, the performance of the energy and electricity sector, the resilience of communications and early‑warning systems, and other related matters.
He was accompanied by Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa.
Chief of Police Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan was also in attendance.
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