He stressed the importance of exerting more efforts and bolstering cooperation among Arab countries to meet the present and future expectations of the Arab Nation and achieve more development and progress.
He affirmed that the importance of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s initiative to establish the Arab Court for Human Rights, under the umbrella of the Arab League, stemmed from the increasing challenges facing the region and posing a direct threat to countries’ national sovereignty, security and stability.
HRH Premier was speaking as he received at the Gudaibiya Palace on Sunday the Secretary-General of Arab League Dr. Nabil Al-Arabi, the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and a number of senior participants in the International Conference on the Arab Court for Human Rights, hosted by the Kingdom.
HRH Premier welcomed the participants, and wished them very successful discussions and resolutions that enhance joint Arab action.
He hailed the establishment of the Arab Court for Human Rights as a key historic event aiming to boost human rights and enhance their protection, stressing that the court will be a milestone monument that reflects the civilisational development witnessed by the Kingdom of Bahrain.
He emphasised that the Arab League should regain its former role and significance as a venue that brings together all Arab countries, and a catalyst of their development of progress.
“We should not allow the ‘storms’ hitting the region to affect our resolve and determination to develop joint Arab action,” he stressed.
He called for the need to provide all requirements of success for “our countries and peoples” in order to enhance the Arab Nation’s potentials and ensure the protection of its interests, amid the rapidly changing modern world.
“Our cooperation with other countries of the world should be based on achieving joint interests, within a framework of balance and mutual respect,” he said, stressing that “we should move forward and not pave the way for others to interfere into our affairs.”
He wished the Arab nation further progress and prosperity, highlighting the importance of stepping up coordinated efforts to preserve the security and stability of its countries, and cement the unity and cohesion of their peoples.
HRH Premier described the 33rd anniversary of the GCC as a dear occasion, stressing the importance of moving from the “cooperation” phase to the “union” one, in line with the initiative launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdulla bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in order to meet the aspirations of GCC peoples.
He wished Egypt further progress and prosperity, expressing hope that the coming presidential elections will bring about more security and stability to the brotherly Egyptian people.
Those present congratulated HRH Premier on being granted the Golden Award by the International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW International) in appreciation of his efforts to empower and support Bahraini women and successful comprehensive development policies.
They lauded the Kingdom’s support for joint Arab action and constant keenness on strengthening it, noting that Bahrain’s initiative to set the Arab Court for Human Rights represented its commitment to consolidating and protecting human rights.
They praised HRH Premier’s support to the initiative to establish the court and all steps aiming to boost human rights in Arab societies.
They hailed the development and progress boom currently witnessed by the Kingdom in all fields.