Manama, June 9 (BNA) Shura Council Speaker Ali bin Saleh Al-Saleh affirmed that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s reform project has established the values and principles of tolerance, coexistence and dialogue in Bahraini society.
He pointed out that the royal reform project clearly emphasizes the importance of promoting a discourse of moderation, coexistence and love among all components and segments of Bahraini society, noting that those lofty values and principles are included in the National Action Charter and the Constitution.
Al-Saleh, in his speech at a ceremony held by the Bahrain Foundation for Dialogue on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of its founding, under the slogan “The Story of Dialogue”, praised the unwavering support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince. And the Prime Minister for civil society institutions and organizations, enabling them to play a major role in deepening the principles of equal citizenship among the various segments and components of Bahraini society without discrimination.
He pointed out that maintaining the cohesion of Bahraini society is everyone’s responsibility in the Kingdom.
He stressed that Bahrain has been famous for its great diversity throughout history, in light of the atmosphere of peace, coexistence and moderation that has prevailed in the Kingdom since the arrival of the ruling Al Khalifa to power.
He pointed out that places of worship in Bahrain are adjacent to some religions and sects in a way that reflects the prevailing values of tolerance and brotherhood, noting that this approach has been consolidated and deepened thanks to the comprehensive visions of His Majesty the King. reform project.
He added: “These royal visions in consolidating the values of peaceful coexistence and dialogue between different religions have reached a global level, and this is reflected in His Majesty’s launch of the King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence, which represents a qualitative leap in the path of peace.” The multiplicity of Bahraini roles at the international level in promoting the human rights system and promoting a culture of openness and coexistence between different individuals and groups.
He pointed out that the “King Hamad Medal for Peaceful Coexistence” is one of the most important and leading international initiatives launched by the King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence to contribute to establishing world peace and stopping conflicts. He directed all actors in the international community to agree to an agreement criminalizing religious, sectarian and racial hate speech, stressing the keenness of His Majesty King Hamad on the importance of promoting global peaceful coexistence.
The Shura Council Speaker affirmed that the Kingdom has become a pioneer in spreading the values of tolerance, love and openness to the other at the regional and global levels, noting that since the inauguration of His Majesty the King’s comprehensive reform project, civil society organizations have flourished. In the state in terms of number and activities.
In this regard, he said that the Bahrain Foundation for Dialogue (BFD) is one of the fruits of His Majesty King Hamad’s reform project, explaining that its principles, activities and initiatives reflect the authentic Bahraini spirit that calls for love, tolerance, coexistence and acceptance. On the other hand.
He praised the multiple roles played by the Union in deepening the cohesion of society and consolidating the comprehensive national spirit, noting the main role it plays in supporting dialogue and promoting the values of coexistence and brotherhood in Bahraini society.
He renewed the legislative authority’s commitment to its responsible national role, by providing the necessary support to civil society organizations, regularly updating laws and legislation to consolidate love and dialogue, promoting a culture of peace, and consolidating national cohesion, in line with the principles. The National Action Charter and the Constitution.
He pointed out that the concerted efforts made by the legislative and executive authorities along with civil society institutions and organizations in the Kingdom to promote the values of coexistence, love and dialogue among all segments and components reflect the true nature of Bahraini society, adding that the lofty values that characterize Bahraini society have enabled the Kingdom to overcome all challenges. And achieve many accomplishments.
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