Bahrain has lost one of its great leaders with the death of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, His Majesty King Hamad said yesterday.
The King paid tributes to HRH Prince Khalifa as he received, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince Prime Minister, Deputy Premier Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and Interior Ministry’s Under-Secretary for Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Sakhir Palace.
They extended deepest thanks and gratitude to His Majesty for offering condolences and sympathy over the passing of HRH Prince Khalifa.
The King praised HRH Prince Khalifa’s virtues, pioneering efforts and numerous contributions to the kingdom’s achievements in all fields.
His Majesty affirmed that the deceased had devoted his life to enhancing the homeland’s progress and achieving the aspirations of its people, as well as to serving the Arab and Islamic nations.
The King said that HRH Prince Khalifa will always remain a national symbol in the national memory, praying to Allah the Almighty to grant the deceased mercy and forgiveness, rest his soul in eternal peace and bless everyone with patience and fortitude.
His Majesty expressed appreciation for and pride in the dedication of successive generations of Bahrainis in building the nation and enhancing its progress.
He underlined their effective contributions to nation-building and progress across various fields of national work.
Shaikh Ali and the grandsons of the HRH Prince Khalifa expressed profound thanks, appreciation and gratitude to the King for his noble feelings.
They prayed to Allah the Almighty to protect the King, bless him with abundant health, happiness and long life, and to guide him on the right path for the best interests of Bahrain and its people.
They also wished the kingdom further progress and prosperity, under the King’s leadership.
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