Premier: Bahrain model of tolerance, co-existence

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa affirmed that success of the international efforts to promote global security and stability requires a will and concerted efforts to work out crucial solutions for causes of wars and conflicts in many regions in the world.

Addressing the world marking the International Day of Peace, which is observed on September 21, HRH the Premier underlined the need to direct the international community’s efforts towards fostering global peace and security in order to achieve comprehensive development and boost people’s welfare. He pointed out Bahrain’s keenness, under the leadership of His Majesty the King, to back collective efforts aimed at achieving international peace by honouring its international obligations or hailing all initiatives in this regard.

HRH the Premier asserted that the essence of human co-existence is based on pluralism as well as cultural and civilisational diversity. He emphasised that all divine religions underline the value of peace and preach tolerance within a framework that preserves dignity for all.

HRH the Prime Minister said the tragedies in some parts of the world resulted in a state of instability and the emergence of tragic phenomena that need to be dealt with radically to stave off an imminent danger to the future of humanity at all levels. He warned of any leniency in handling the real causes of international conflicts, pointing out the repercussions that might engender on countries considering themselves immune.

HRH the Premier lauded celebrating the International Day of Peace this year by focusing it on the issue of immigrants and refugees which, he said, has become a surging phenomenon due to the tensions and conflicts in many parts of the world which forced many people to flee the places where they live in search of a safe refuge.

HRH the Prime Minister called to provide more support for the international organisations and the civil society institutions that are concerned with the refugees’ issues to enable them to fulfill their humanitarian mission in preserving the dignity of this category of people who are suffering from the cruelty of displacement and alienation. He underscored Bahrain’s unflinching efforts to bolster global peace in cooperation with brotherly and friendly countries out of belief in its inevitability as an effective factor on the path of sustainable growth. He said Bahrain is a peace-loving country and presents to the world a model in tolerance and co-existence.

HRH the Premier affirmed the real challenge posed by terrorism to achieving global peace, stressing that eradicating this phenomenon requires not only security measures but also protecting the youth from being misguided and influenced by the radical groups. He noted that the region has been suffering for many years from violence and wars, stressing the need to spare future generations more tragedies by fostering peace and cooperation. He urged to focus more on economic development and improving the living standard of people most in need so as to promote peace and justice.

HRH the Prime Minister commended the efforts of the United Nations and its specialised agencies and organisations to promote peace and stability, calling on the international community to back those efforts and build on them for the welfare of mankind.

Source : Fana News