Manama, July 4 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister this evening visited the Majlis of Shaikh Ebrahim bin Abdullatif Al Saad, the Majlis of the Al Mudaifa and Al Rahma families, the Majlis of Mohammed Yousif Jalal and his sons, and the Majlis of Al Arrayed family.

During the Majlis visits, His Royal Highness highlighted the important role played by Bahrain’s citizens in building on and expanding the Kingdom’s achievements. His Royal Highness emphasised that the Kingdom’s ongoing development programme, led by His Majesty King Hamad, places an important priority on the citizens’ needs to support their aspirations.

Turning to the Kingdom’s economic sector, His Royal Highness underlined the important role of this sector in supporting the Kingdom’s diversification economic strategy. His Royal Highness stressed that increasing economic sector activity helps to support major development projects across the Kingdom.

In conclusion, His Royal Highness highlighted the role of the holy month of Ramadan in reinforcing the principles of unity and solidarity within Bahrain’s communities, and added that Ramadan Majlises offer a unique opportunity to exchange views on important economic and social issues.

For their part, the Majlis hosts and guests expressed their gratitude for His Royal Highness’ visit, and highlighted His Royal Highness’ ongoing efforts to further support the Kingdom’s economic development.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa also accompanied His Royal Highness during his Majlis visits this evening.

MJ

BNA 2055 GMT 2015/07/04