Manama, July 28. (BNA) – His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa today commended the recommendations of the National Assembly to toughen penalties in order to protect society from terror.

HRH the Premier stressed the Government’s firm resolve to enforce the recommendations, being a major boost for the fight against the scourge of terrorism.

In a statement following the extraordinary session convened by the National Assembly, he pledged to take all necessary measures to ensure the expedited enforcement of the recommendations on the ground.

The Premier hailed the recommendations, being the evidence that the executive and legislative authorities stand united in the fight against terrorism.

He stressed firm resolve to rid peace-loving Bahrain society of the scourge of violence and terror from Bahrain and protect civil society and national unity by enforcing tougher penalties on the perpetrators and terror instigators.

He commended the historic session, which was convened following an earnest plea from citizens who had enough with terror targeting their lives, disrupting their livelihoods and threatening their security and stability.

The Premier said that the earnest call which emanated from loyal people had to be answered, pointing out that he is always all ears hearing citizens and their representatives, especially when it comes to protecting society from terror and maintaining security and stability.

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BNA 1712 GMT 2013/07/28