HRH Premier calls for good milieu in society

Extremist ideology in the region provided religious cover for terrorism: PM

DT News Network

Manama

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa said that openness had been abused to spark sedition and fuel discord among people of the same nation and spread extremist ideology that incites terrorism.

“The Bahraini society is committed to co-existence and love. Unusual phenomena such as sabotage, terrorism and sedition should be analysed by providing an environment that counters these destructive ideas that some are trying to instil in youngsters,” he said.

Speaking in a meeting with Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, former Speaker Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Dhahrani, First Deputy Speaker Ali Abdulla Al-Aradi, MPs, Shura members and senior state officials here yesterday, HRH Premier asserted that the extremist ideology in the region provided a religious cover for terrorism.

“It is not accepted by reason or religion. Extremism is rejected in societies that have always been known for their tolerance and their intellectual and cultural diversity,” he remarked.

He emphasised that the Bahrainis had never practised discrimination on the basis of religion or sect. He paid tribute to scholars who have always affirmed and promoted national unity.

“Under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Bahrain will carry on its development and progress,” he said, and added: “The government is resolute to ensure that the development umbrella covers all regions in the kingdom.”

“The homeland is our priority,” he said, stressing that as long as Bahrain tops the interests of its leadership and people, no loophole will be left for those attempting to sow division and discord among Bahrainis.

HRH the Prime Minister added that he was looking forward to a more solid cooperation between the executive and legislative branches so that Bahrain can face domestic and regional challenges.