Manama, January 13 (BNA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted today a virtual party on the occasion of the Diplomatic Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
It was held in the presence of senior officials of the Ministry, heads of diplomatic missions of the Kingdom of Bahrain abroad, and employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the ceremony, Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani delivered a speech in which he said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is honored to celebrate with pride the Diplomatic Day of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
He pointed out that the celebration comes on January 14 of each year, the day chosen by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to celebrate Bahrain’s diplomacy in appreciation of the faithful giving of the ministry and diplomatic missions abroad.
He expressed his happiness with the highest expressions of thanks, appreciation and gratitude to His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the great care and support they show to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. That the affairs, its diplomats and administrators, be an important catalyst for more effective diplomatic work at the regional and international levels.
He praised the distinguished Bahraini diplomacy, which spanned more than fifty years, and its tangible and tangible achievements and successes in building strong friendship and cooperation relations with various countries of the world.
In this regard, he referred to the blessed march of the Dean of Bahraini Diplomacy, Deputy Prime Minister, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, and his sincere and effective role in consolidating the pillars of Bahraini diplomacy and building strong and solid relations with brotherhood and giving. friendly countries.
Dr. Al-Zayani expressed his thanks and appreciation for His Highness’ support for the Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies, which was honored by His Majesty the King, who named it after His Highness.
He praised the remarkable efforts made by Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Advisor to His Majesty the King for Diplomatic Affairs, in promoting Bahrain’s diplomacy at all Arab, regional and international levels.
Dr. Al-Zayani attributed the achievements of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the high position and good reputation it has gained at the regional and international levels to their sincere efforts.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs congratulated all diplomats and administrators working in diplomatic missions abroad and at the Ministry’s headquarters, thanking them and appreciating their sincere efforts and performance of the tasks and duties assigned to them.
He praised their continuous giving, with all sincerity, dedication and loyalty, and praised the important and constructive role played by diplomatic missions abroad, led by their Excellencies, ambassadors and consuls, praising their determination, keenness and interest in performing the task. The national tasks assigned to them to effectively achieve the foreign policy objectives of the Kingdom of Bahrain and future directions.
At the conclusion of his speech, Dr. Al-Zayani affirmed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will remain keen to achieve the royal directives of His Majesty the King in strengthening the relations of friendship and cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the countries of the world. Protecting the higher interests of the Kingdom and enhancing its position and its regional and international role in accordance with international charters and laws.
He said that the ministry will seek to consolidate the foundations of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s foreign policy, on the basis of consolidating and protecting human rights, achieving sustainable development goals, providing comprehensive protection for the environment, and laying the foundations for global security and peace. and stability.
Al-Zayani honored a number of outgoing senior officials for their sincere and tireless efforts, which they exerted efficiently and efficiently during their diplomatic career.
These are Dr. Bahiya Jawad Al-Jishi, the former ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, and Dr. Anwar Yousef Al-Abdullah, the former ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the People’s Republic of China.
The Minister also honored a number of distinguished diplomats and administrators from the Ministry’s employees in accordance with the Excellence System for the year 2021 for their sincere and dedication to developing performance and improving productivity, wishing them continued success and success.
Dr. Al-Zayani also honored those who came out with the best three initiatives within the “Mubadala” program, which is the collective initiative (contact team): Ambassador Abdullah Abdul Latif Abdullah, Head of the Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Germany, Ambassador Ali Jassim Al-Aradi, Head of Coordination and Follow-up, Minister Plenipotentiary Khaled Khalifa Al-Saad from the Department of Internal Control and Quality, Counselor Wafaa Issa Al-Jowder from the Cooperation Council Affairs Sector, Eng. Muhammad Abdul Rahman Al Said. – Khayat from the Projects and Property Department, Second Secretary Rawya Muhammad Mahmoud Hassan from the Bahrain Mission in Tunisia.
The third secretary, Maryam Hamad Ali Al-Binkhaleel, from the Organizations Sector, and the diplomatic attache, Maryam Mustafa Al-Qassab, from the Communication Sector, Ms. Maha Abdel-Rahman Al-Tattan, from the Coordination and Follow-up Sector for (Emergency Guide), were also honored. ) Initiative.
The Minister also honored Counselor Hussain Muhammad Ali Alam from the Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain in London and the Third Secretary Haya Ismail Muhammad Ismail from the Muhammad bin Mubarak Academy for Diplomatic Studies for the initiative of diplomatic missions and activating the timetable for the request.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Dr. Anwar Yousef Al Abdullah, the former ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the People’s Republic of China, delivered a speech in which he offered the highest congratulations and blessings to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the occasion of the Bahraini Diplomatic Day.
He prayed to God Almighty that this good occasion be repeated in light of the Kingdom of Bahrain enjoying more security, stability, growth and prosperity, wishing the Ministry success and permanent and continuous success to bring about permanent improvement at all and maximize the benefits for citizens, ensuring the continuous progress of the Kingdom’s relations and partnerships with the rest of the world.
On this blessed anniversary of the Diplomatic Day, he renewed loyalty to the leadership and a renewed oath to remain loyal to the homeland, the king and the laws of the state, and to carry out the duties and responsibilities in every position with integrity, honesty and honor, extended. Sincere thanks and appreciation to His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs for his support and assistance throughout his tenure.
Dr. Bahia Jawad Al-Jishi, the former ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Kingdom of Belgium, also delivered a speech in which she expressed her sincere thanks and gratitude to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin. Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
She thanked the leadership for the great care it accorded to Bahraini diplomacy and its wise guidance, appreciating the continuous interest and support it received from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, senior officials and all sectors and departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
She emphasized that this support greatly contributed to the success of her mission during her work as Head of the Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Duchy of Luxembourg and the Kingdom of Denmark, and as a representative to the European Union and NATO.
The ceremony was attended by the Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Dr. Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, and the Acting Undersecretary for Consular and Administrative Affairs, Ambassador Khalil Yaqoub Al-Khayat.
The meeting was also attended by the Director General of the Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies, Dr. Munira bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Talal Abdul Salam Al-Ansari, and heads of sectors and departments in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ministry.
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