The Prime Minister ,Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, has stressed making Bahraini citizens aware of the importance of safeguarding peace and security in the Kingdom and preserving its achievements.
Shaikh Khalifa said that citizens were the best protectors of the accomplishments of the Kingdom.
The Premier also affirmed his keenness on following up the performance of the ministries, mainly those which offer services. This, he said, was important to guarantee the best services from the government to the citizens.
During a meeting with ministers and members of the Shura Council and the Chamber of Deputies,  led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister stressed that nothing would prevent or slow down the development of services and interests that benefit this progress.
With regard to Arab affairs, the Prime Minister hailed the importance of enhancing Arab cooperation in light of the current challenges worldwide in the economic, security, political and other fields.
The Prime Minister also asserted that holding the Arab Summit in Sherm El Sheikh was an opportunity to push forward the joint Arab work and activate its mechanisms.
Shaikh Khalifa lauded relations between Bahrain and other countries and the Free Trade Agreement between Bahrain and the United States which, he said, mirrored the strong ties between both countries mainly in the commercial and economic sectors.

Last update on: 1-8-2005