Manama : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance, said that the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, continues its efforts in fostering peaceful coexistence and promoting human harmony. He stressed that safeguarding national sovereignty is key to sustainable peace.
On the occasion of the International Day of Living Together in Peace, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed expressed his pride and appreciation for the achievements of the Bahrain Defence Force, the National Guard, the Ministry of Interior, and various civil authorities in confronting the malicious Iranian attacks. He noted that these efforts represented a great example of determination and resolve in defending the Kingdom, explaining that they constituted a civilised message of peace that history will preserve as a unique example of the triumph of the values of truth and justice, and a reflection of the exceptional ability to deter blatant aggression.
The Transportation Minister highlighted the vision of His Majesty the King, which has established a unifying framework for humanity based on embedding peace as a way of thinking and a way of life. He noted that His Majesty’s global initiatives, foremost among them the “Bahrain Declaration” and the establishment of the King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance, embody a firm commitment to the foundations of living together and to the protection of religious freedoms without distinction or discrimination.
He called for mobilising international solidarity to confront complex crises and escalating conflicts, and to build the foundations of comprehensive peace in line with the purposes of the United Nations. He emphasised that the Kingdom’s message will always remain a model for the convergence of different religions and cultures within a framework of mutual respect.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees noted that the adoption of the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence demonstrates the international community’s appreciation of Bahrain’s leadership in promoting harmony and fraternity among peoples, and reflects the Kingdom’s distinguished global standing across various fields of humanitarian work.
The Transportation Minister also referred to the constructive and innovative contributions undertaken by the King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance in serving just causes and noble values, promoting a culture of dialogue and understanding, and advocating for the peaceful settlement of disputes. He noted that the Centre seeks to instill peace and coexistence among children and youth through education, training, and capacity-building, and has become a living testament to respect for diversity and pluralism, and to the activation of mechanisms for cooperation and rapprochement, for a safer and more prosperous world.
