Premier hailed for promoting peace

Manama : His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa was presented yesterday with the Shield of the Federation of World Peace and Love (FOWPAL), the International Peace Culture Document and the International Peace Union Declaration in regards to promoting peace as a global culture. This came during a meeting at Gudhaibiya Palace with Shaikh Hussam bin Isa Al Khalifa.

The FOWPAL commended HRH the Prime Minister’s role in promoting the culture of peace worldwide through his contribution to reinforcing the values and pillars of love, peace and co-existence regardless of religious, intellectual or cultural beliefs.

HRH the Premier expressed pride in the honour, describing it as a tribute to the people of Bahrain who are partners in every achievement Bahrain accomplishes. He thanked FOWPAL for its pioneering role in spreading the culture of peace which has become an urging need for the world amid ongoing conflicts and tension which pose huge challenges for peace advocates.

The Premier expressed thanks and appreciation for the noble sentiments shown by citizens, officials, civil society institutions, ministries and government bodies on granting him the award. Prince Khalifa thanked the delegation that received the award on his behalf led by Shaikh Hussam bin Isa Al Khalifa.