HM King congratulated by Interior Minister

13 Nov 2022

BNA:

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has received a cable of congratulations from Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa on the success of the 2022 parliamentary and municipal elections with a record 73% turnout. The reforms whose foundations were laid by HM the King have led to high national awareness demonstrated by Bahrainis who were true to their pledges and loyal to the values and principles of the reforms that will consolidate the nation's progress and democracy in all circumstances and stages, the minister said. Shaikh Rashid said that the massive participation in the elections across Bahrain was a strong message that reflected the patriotism of the people. Bahrainis are proud of their loyalty and they stand strong behind HM the King's leadership so that Bahrain remains safe and stable, and moves forward towards a future where the people exercise their constitutional and democratic rights and assume their national responsibilities, the minister added. These include the election of the members of the Council of Representatives and municipal councils under full judicial oversight and in an atmosphere of freedom and democracy, he said.