Manama, May 27 (BNA): Chief of Public Security, Major-General Tariq Al-Hassan received Chairman of Free Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions (FFBTU) Yacoub Yousif Mohammed.

Public Security Chief expressed his appreciation for the care provided to workers as part of the freedom of trade unions in Bahrain to ensure development.

FFBTU chairman expressed his thanks and appreciation to Public Security Chief, Interior Ministry and all policemen and policewomen for serving Bahrain and protecting the security of citizens and residents.

He expressed full understanding regarding the position of the Interior Minister for not authorizing the annual labour rally during the celebration of the World Labor Day on May 1 in order to protect the safety of the participants from some who wanted to exploit the event by rioting and engaging in acts of vandalism. He said he understood that could endanger the safety of the participants and road users.

(Courtesy of MoI)

MJ

BNA 2104 GMT 2015/05/27