“No country in the world can tolerate sabotage and terror seeking to destabilize the country and terrorize people”, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa said.
He reaffirmed Bahrain’s stance as he received at his Palace in Riffa British Ambassador Iain Lindsay.
“We in Bahrain don’t turn a blind eye on terror designs, being harbored and sponsored by parties preying on the Kingdom and the region, only to be portrayed as legitimate reform demands “, he said.
HRH the Premier slammed the defamation targeting constitutional institutions which enjoy popular legitimacy, denouncing any exploitation of constitutionally-guaranteed freedom to threaten citizens’ safety and target their properties.
“Reform, development and modernization have become a tangible reality in Bahrain”, he said, vowing to continue on the same path – being a cornerstone of His Majesty’s prosperous era.
HRH the Premier hailed relations of friendship and cooperation bonding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the UK, stressing both countries’ desire to further promote bilateral ties in all fields.
He hailed positive British stances in support of reform steps in Bahrain, welcoming any efforts to boost British investments in the Kingdom and promote the volume of trade exchanges.
He underscored Bahrain’s success in withstanding challenges and overcoming the global meltdown, adding that the economic and investment momentum is bouncing back in the Kingdom.
“Bahrain has long been a real oasis of security and stability,” the Premier said, describing the Kingdom as a friendly country endowed with a welcoming and hospitality-minded people.
Lindsay reaffirmed his country’s support for the reform process in Bahrain, looking forward to seeing more British investments in Bahrain.
He hailed Bahrain’s viable credentials and skilled workforce, adding that his country encourages British firms operating in the manufacturing industries to tap into the Kingdom’s investment opportunities.