Manama, June 28 (BNA): Deputy Premier Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa stressed that Bahrain is a country of religious and sectarian diversity which constitutes a unique model of coexistence and acceptance of others, an element of force and a source of progress.
He pointed out the recent events in the region which that necessitate exercising caution and holding onto national unity, which lead safely out of the crisis, Shaikh Ali said as he received members of the royal family, intellectuals, journalists, media men, diplomats and scores of citizens, who attended his Majlis to congratulate him on Ramadan.

He said the holy month was an opportunity to inspire values of compassion and friendship and to enhance communication among citizens, and called for strengthening unity and boosting solidarity.

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BNA 2220 GMT 2015/06/28