HRH was speaking as he welcomed at his court morning a number of senior state officials, religious clerics, intellectuals, media personnel, businessmen and citizens.
He also pledged to confront media fallacies with facts, stressing that development is going on unabated and that Bahrain will remain strong thanks to its people’s unity and cohesion.
HRH the Prime Minister affirmed that the government will show zero tolerance to any attempt to threaten people’s safety through terrorism and sabotage. He vowed to stand firmly against such serious issues in order to maintain security and stability.
He affirmed that freedoms are constitutionally protected and guaranteed but “those who are using freedom, democracy and reform as a pretext to jeopardise national unity, security and stability will be held accountable.”
HRH expressed sincere thanks to the people of Bahrain for their supportive stances to the government’s procedures in combating terrorism. He said public support is an impetus to continue protecting Bahrain and its achievements.
“Those who are trying to incite sectarian sedition will fail and learn a lesson from the national history,” HRH the Premier asserted, adding that the country’s progress and people’s well-being is a priority.
HRH the Prime Minister pledged never to be distracted from that goal by desperate attempts to destabilize the nation.
He warned against attempts to tarnish Bahrain’s reputation, affirming the necessity to confront such attempt by clarifying facts and debunking fallacies.
He also underlined the government’s keen interest to ensure a suitable investment and economic environment that support Bahrain’s economic and trade status.
HRH the Prime Minister affirmed the importance of feasibility studies and flexibility in meeting the projects’ requirements, calling on the private sector to take part more actively in the economic process.