Manama, Jan. 14 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today assigned His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal Representative of the Kingdom, to attend the reception held in honor of the heads of the Kingdom’s diplomatic missions abroad. And senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the occasion of the Bahraini Diplomatic Day, celebrate on January 14 of each year.
His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Minister of the Royal Court Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, and Adviser to His Majesty the King for Diplomatic Affairs Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed were present. The ceremony was held at Gudaibiya Palace.
Some verses from the Holy Quran were recited, then His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad delivered the following speech on behalf of His Majesty the King.
We are pleased to meet all of you today, on the occasion of the Diplomatic Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain. We dedicated this day in appreciation of the prominent role played by our diplomatic cadres in strengthening friendship and building bridges of cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and all countries of the world, based on the original principles and firm values of our country and people, based on tolerance, coexistence, mutual dialogue, and the consolidation of peace, harmony and cooperation among the peoples of the world.
We welcome the ambassadors of countries accredited to the Kingdom, and we express our appreciation for their efforts in strengthening and developing relations of friendship and cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and their brotherly and friendly countries.
brothers and sisters,
For more than five decades, Bahraini diplomacy has adopted a special and unique model based on openness to the world and keenness to build friendly relations, exchange interests and enhance civilized communication with various countries regardless of their cultures and civilizations. Thanks to this, it achieved distinction and success, which reflected the moderate and balanced foreign policy of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and expressed the originality of our country and its kind people, who wish goodness, security, peace, stability and development for all humanity. .
On this occasion, we are pleased to express our sincere pride in the fruitful efforts and continuous giving of those who represent Bahraini diplomacy in Bahrain and abroad, thanks to their firm values, culture and sincerity in giving and serving their country and achieving success. Higher interests, defending their positions and highlighting their achievements in light of the comprehensive development process.
We affirm that the Kingdom of Bahrain, through its ambitious foreign policy, will continue to play an active role in the international community to support the goals of sustainable development, promote and protect human rights and freedoms, and establish global peace and stability, and we call for settling disputes through diplomatic means and respecting international laws, norms and covenants.
In conclusion, we ask God Almighty to help everyone to perform their national tasks and duties efficiently and competently, in order to achieve the aspirations of our country for progress, prosperity and a prominent position among nations, and to strengthen it. Its global role in spreading the values of peace, harmony and common dialogue for the supreme interest of all peoples.
Then the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, delivered a statement in which he expressed, on behalf of all employees of the ministry, his sincere thanks and gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad for his support and constant patronage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Diplomats.
He also praised His Majesty the King’s wise continuous directives to enhance Bahrain’s foreign policy and develop diplomatic work to achieve the Kingdom’s lofty national goals represented in building bridges of cooperation with all countries, protecting the interests of the country and citizens at home and abroad, and promoting values. Peace, tolerance and coexistence among the peoples of the world, the protection of human rights, freedoms and dignity, and the strengthening of the Kingdom’s position globally.
The minister also expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad for attending the reception on behalf of His Majesty the King.
He stressed that His Majesty the King devoted Bahrain’s Diplomatic Day to celebrate the sincere efforts of members of the diplomatic corps in the Kingdom and their effective role in implementing the country’s foreign policy.
He stressed that the continuous care of His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for Bahraini diplomats is a source of pride for all.
The minister handed over a souvenir presented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to His Majesty King Hamad to His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad, Personal Representative of His Majesty the King.
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