Referring to the speech of President Barack Obama before the United Nations 68th General Assembly, the Foreign Minister said that the climate in the country today bares no equivalence to the sectarian conflicts occurring in Syria and Iraq.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs clarified that what is occurring in Bahrain today is a concerted effort by terrorist extremist groups to target security personnel and expatriates with the intent of spreading fear and division within Bahrain’s society, as well as targeting Bahrain’s national economy and development.
The government of Bahrain responds to these efforts within the rule of law, which protects the rights of all.
The Minister emphasised the Kingdom of Bahrain would continue its commitment to pursue the vision set forth by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to cement the foundations of a modern civil state, founded on the inviolability of its constitution and on the principles of pluralism, democracy, justice, human rights, and equal opportunity for all.