HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister visits the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture
Manama, Sept. 5 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today visited the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture.
Upon arrival, His Royal Highness was received by the Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, HE Eng Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak.
His Royal Highness highlighted that the implementation of the Government Plan’s initiatives and programmes constitutes a joint responsibility that requires Team Bahrain's collaborative efforts to build on the Kingdom's achievements within its wide-ranging comprehensive development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
His Royal Highness expressed his pride in the achievements made throughout the Kingdom's 104-year history of municipal development, and its municipal elections, which have witnessed advancement over the past 99 years and are considered the first municipal elections to take place in the region, beginning in 1924. In this regard, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister reviewed the restoration plan of the historic municipal affairs building in Manama, and directed attention to the importance of ensuring restoration efforts take into consideration the building's historic and cultural identity that has shaped the Kingdom's longstanding municipal history.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister was briefed by HE Eng Al Mubarak on the restoration plans of the Manama Municipal Affairs Building, and other strategic municipal projects.
HE Eng Al Mubarak further presented the latest developments in the Kingdom's afforestation plan, which was launched in 2022 and aims to complete the planting of 310,000 trees and 570,000 mangrove seedlings by the end of this year. The move aims to fulfil the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to combat climate change and preserve the environment.
His Royal Highness noted the Kingdom’s steadfast commitment to advancing environmental security - a top priority in Bahrain’s development plans - and to doubling efforts to protect its natural resources and contribute to sustainable development.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister directed efforts to accelerate the implementation of the Kingdom's afforestation plan, which aims to preserve natural resources, increase green spaces, and improve air quality, in support of the Kingdom's sustainable development that benefits all.
His Royal Highness expressed his pride in the achievements made by Bahraini citizens across all sectors, adding that their contributions continue to support the Kingdom's aspirations and goals.
His Royal Highness further expressed his gratitude to the Ministry’s personnel for their efforts and contributions to achieving the Ministry's far-reaching goals, wishing them success in their future endeavours.
For his part, HE Eng Al Mubarak welcomed HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister's visit to the Ministry, highlighting His Royal Highness' ongoing support for the Ministry's development initiatives, services, and efforts aimed at achieving the Kingdom's sustainable development goals.
HE Eng Al Mubarak emphasised the Ministry’s commitment to further develop the Municipalities and Agriculture sector and its services, in line with the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, and the Kingdom’s comprehensive development, led by His Majesty the King.
The Deputy Prime Minister, HE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and a number of senior officials were also in attendance.
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