HRH PM to patronise press day ceremony

Manama

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa will patronise a ceremony to honour the press and media personnel tomorrow.This kind gesture by HRH Premier reflects his personal interest in the National Press, for whom a national day is allocated to pay tribute. The Bahraini Press Day was approved by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in line with his recognition and appreciation of the patriotic role played by the media personnel. The event, to be attended by key press and media personnel from Bahrain and abroad, is one of the landmark achievements attained by the Kingdom within HM the King’s pioneering Democratic and Reform Project. The project entitles Bahrain to be a role model in guaranteeing and respecting the freedoms of opinion and expression.HRH Premier’s patronage of the ceremony for the second year in a row proves his confidence in the National Press and appreciation for the role played by the successive generations of journalists as “soldiers in an honourable battle in which they defend the homeland. ”Prince Khalifa keenness to join journalists and media personnel Bahrain Press day celebration is a proof of his support to their efforts to consolidate and deepen the freedoms of opinion, expression and publication. On many occasions, HRH Prime Minister valued highly the journalistic work and its impact in enlightening society and enhancing its progress through its keenness to submit proposals that meet the citizens’ needs and ensure they receive the best services.