The government has pledged to strengthen its partnership with Parliament and the Shura Council, with a renewed focus on legislation that supports the country’s development, protects citizens’ gains and advances national priorities.
Parliament and Shura Council Affairs Minister Ghanim Al Buainain made the commitment as he addressed the opening sessions of both chambers for the fifth session of the sixth legislative term.
He conveyed the government’s congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the opening of the session, reaffirming its commitment to implementing their directives.
Mr Al Buainain said continued co-operation between the executive and legislative authorities was essential to sustaining Bahrain’s development and delivering further achievements for the country and its people.
“We reaffirm the government’s keenness to continue working, co-ordinating and partnering with your esteemed council to achieve the desired objectives, strengthen national cohesion and preserve citizens’ gains,” he told MPs.
Addressing Shura Council Chairman Ali Saleh Al Saleh and members, the minister expressed appreciation for their national efforts throughout the previous sessions of the sixth legislative term.
He said their work had resulted in important legislation that contributed to Bahrain’s comprehensive development.
“We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for the national efforts you have made throughout all previous sessions of the sixth legislative term, which resulted in important legislation that contributed to supporting the comprehensive development process,” he said.
His remarks to the Shura Council echoed the message delivered to MPs, where he praised legislators’ work and stressed the importance of continued co-ordination between the two branches of government.
Mr Al Buainain said the government would remain committed to the directives of His Majesty, while continuing to implement the guidance of HRH Prince Salman to reinforce co-operation between the executive and legislative authorities.
The minister in his address to Parliament Speaker Ahmed Al Musallam and MPs called for further achievements during the new session, expressing hope that its work would bring greater prosperity and progress to Bahrain and its people.
The fifth session follows the extension of the sixth legislative term under a royal order issued in view of the prevailing circumstances, placing renewed emphasis on national priorities and co-operation among state institutions.
The opening sessions were attended by Labour and Legal Affairs Minister Yousif Khalaf, Health Minister Dr Jalila Al Sayyed and Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Minister Nawaf Al Maawda.
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