His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Al-Sakhir Palace in the presence of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, the Interior Minister Lieutenant-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa.
HM the King lauded the fruitful efforts exerted by the Interior Minister, the security personnel and all the affiliates of the Interior Ministry to assume their honourable national duties, noting that all citizens and residents in Bahrain are proud of their contributions and appreciate them highly.
HM the King expressed sincere appreciation to the security forces for their high morale, professionalism and discipline in performing their noble duties of safeguarding the landmark national achievements and unity and ensuring the safety and security of the citizens and residents, praying Allah Almighty to grant the policemen who sustained injuries in the recent terrorist attack in al-Dair village while on-duty speedy recovery.
HM King Hamad re-affirmed that the Interior Ministry enjoys constant support in line with the desire to develop it and upgrade its competence in order to be able to assume its national duties in the best way.
HM the King valued highly the honourable stances of the citizens in rejection of terrorist acts and those inciting them, and their standing united against them, which, he said, reflects the Bahraini people’s awareness and exemplary patriotism.
HM the King underlined that those who instigate terrorism, sow division among the one-family Bahraini society and spread panic among the citizens will be held accountable according to the law and the will of the people expressed through the recommendations approved by the National Assembly recently.
HM King Hamad emphasized that Bahrain will remain, Allah willing, an oasis of security and stability that embraces all its citizens.
HM the King requested the Interior Minister to convey his greetings, appreciation and wishes of further success to all the affiliates of the Interior Ministry.