Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister of the weekly meeting of the Council of Ministers, which was held today, at the Palace of Al -Qudaibiya. Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Prime Minister, may God protect him, for a number of security and civil authorities to follow up the precautionary and proactive measures that they are taking.
Then the Council praised the Semitic word addressed by His Majesty the King of the country, may God protect and preserve him, on the occasion of the international community’s celebration of the eighty years of the establishment of the United Nations, and what His Majesty emphasized, may God bless him, that the election of the Kingdom of Bahrain for a non -permanent membership in the Security Council for the next two years, for the second time in its history, reflects the confidence of the international community with its efforts and diplomatic approach, which His Majesty always directed towards strengthening peace and global harmony, According to the principles and laws on which the United Nations is based.
After that, the Council of Ministers raised the highest verses of congratulations and blessings to His Majesty, the King of the country, may God protect and preserve him, and to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the Prime Minister, may God protect him, on the occasion of the new Hijri year 1447, asking God Almighty to make it a good year and prosperity for Bahrain and all its children, and security and safety on the Arab and Islamic nations.
After that, the Council praised the results of the official visit of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the Prime Minister, may God protect him, to the United Kingdom and his meeting with His Excellency Sir Kerr Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, during which the defense cooperation agreement was signed between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom, and the second strategic partnership in the field of investment and cooperation between the two countries, referring to the close historical relations that bring together the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom welcoming the joining of the joining of The United Kingdom to the comprehensive agreement for security integration and prosperity, based on the invitation it received from the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America, and the Council reviewed in this regard a report raised by His Excellency the Minister of Finance and National Economy. After that, the Council of Ministers welcomed the results of the meeting of His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Acts and Youth Affairs with His Excellency President Vladimir Putin, President of the friendly Russian Federation and with the distinguished participation of His Highness And the contents of the word delivered during the work of the twenty -eighth session of the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025, expressing his thanks and appreciation to the Federal Russian for its invitation to the Kingdom of Bahrain to participate as an official guest of honor in this important forum, praising the Bahraini participation in the work of the forum and the exhibition accompanying him in a way that reflects the distinguished relations between the two friendly countries and what the joint cooperation has reached from advanced levels at all levels, including It supports the developmental and strategic partnership between the two friendly countries, and the Council reviewed in this regard a report raised by His Excellency the Minister of Finance and National Economy.
Then the Cabinet congratulated the Bahraini Council for Studies and Health Specialties headed by His Excellency the team, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health, on the occasion of the Bahraini Council for Studies and Health Specialties obtaining institutional accreditation from the Arab Council for Health Specializations, wishing him more success and success.
After that, the Council was briefed on a briefing from His Excellency the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Civil Defense Council on the preparations that were taken in coordination with the relevant authorities to raise the readiness of the Civil Emergency Administration in light of the developments of the regional situation, where the Council expressed its thanks and appreciation to the Ministry of Interior and the relevant security and civil authorities for its efforts in taking measures within the framework of the proactive approach to maintain public safety and continue to activate the civil protection measures in a way Preserving the security and safety of everyone. The council also continued what was done in terms of implementing the directives of His Majesty the King of the country, may God protect and preserve him, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the Prime Minister, may God protect him, ordered the return of citizens who are stuck abroad from all countries affected by the current conditions.
After that, the Council stressed the importance of the unity and cohesion of the authentic Bahraini society, expressing its pride in the responsible national society that is distinguished by the strength and strength of the Bahraini awareness of the paths of development, development and national gains in various circumstances.
The Council also stressed that the Kingdom of Bahrain is following with the interest of the developments in the region, and calls for the necessity of concerted regional and international efforts, to stop the escalation and military operations, and work to quickly resume negotiations between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran to settle the current crisis through diplomatic and peaceful means, in order to bring peace and security in the region. After that, the Council continued the needs of the regions during the Ashura season, noting With the preparations taken by the Ministry of Interior, the ministries and the concerned authorities in order to facilitate all the requirements that ensure the success of the season.
Then the Council of Ministers praised the occasion of International Women’s Day in diplomatic work for the giving of Bahraini women and their history of achievements in the field of diplomatic work and its distinguished contributions in supporting the Kingdom’s diplomatic efforts.
The Council of Ministers also pointed to the efforts made by the Kingdom of Bahrain in the control of drugs, praising the efforts of the Ministry of Interior and all the security services and the concerned authorities in adopting initiatives that contribute to educating the community about its dangers and protection, on the occasion of the International Day for Narcotics Control. Then the Council agreed to the following notes:
1. The Civil Service Council memo on restructuring a number of government agencies with the aim of improving performance and increasing efficiency.
2. The Memorandum of the Ministerial Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs and the financial balance on the annual report and the audited financial data for the Insurance Fund for the failure of the year ending on December 31, 2024.3.
Memorandum of the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on the executive program for bilateral cooperation between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning and the Ministry of Public Works and Housing in the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in the field of housing and urban development.
4. A memorandum of His Excellency the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture on the acquisition of a number of real estate for the public benefit to provide the necessary areas for urban development
5. Memorandum of the Ministerial Committee for Legal and Legislative Affairs on the government’s response to 7 proposals with a desire and a proposal of a law submitted by the House of Representatives and a proposal to a law submitted by the Shura Council. Then the Council took a flag through ministerial reports in the following:
1. The results of participation in the forty -eighth extraordinary meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf
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The results of the official visit to His Excellency the Minister of Communications and Communications to the French Republic.
3. The results of participation in the work of the 20th Summit for Health.
