(Manama) – His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has asserted that the Southern Governorate is of great importance, economically and socially, and that its towns and villages need more projects and development commensurate with such importance.
HRH Premier congratulated the newly-appointed Southern Governor, HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa, for the precious royal trust bestowed upon him and the responsibility entrusted to him.
The Prime Minister stressed that the citizens across the Southern Governorate should see tangible progress in health, services, housing and infrastructure.
“Reach out to the citizens to identify their needs, deliver them the best services and spare no effort to achieve His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s directives on the ground. We are with you and support you since what the governorate is doing is part of the government’s responsibilities,” the Premier said while addressing the Governor and the Southern Governorate’s staff.
“Listen to the voice of the citizens, whether they are in towns or villages, and follow up on their situations,” he added.
The Prime Minister made the statements while visiting the Southern Governorate today to be informed about its projects and programmes.
Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Ahmed bin Ibrahim Al-Mulla, Deputy Premier, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Interior Minister, Lieutenant-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, service ministers, MPs and senior state officials were present.
HRH the Prime stressed the need to give top priority to the implementation of HM the King’s directives and serving the citizens in the work of the governorate, noting that it will receive all kinds of support from the government as its tasks are part of the government’s responsibilities.
He emphasised the importance of fulfilling the citizens’ aspirations and meeting their needs.
“Their satisfaction is ours, and their service is the government’s ultimate goal,” he said.
HRH Premier extended thanks, appreciation and praise, through the Interior Minister, to the security authorities and personnel for the tremendous efforts they are exerting to reinforce security and stability which, he said, are essential pre-requisites for development and modernisation.
