Protesters Blamed• Lebanese Political Leaders ‘No Reason to for the Widespread Probe Bidens’ Mismanagement Kiev and Corruption
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Ukrainian ex-prosecu- Beirut A tor general has told the HH the Amir receives Shaikh Khalid. BBC there is no reason for undreds of Lebanese his country to investigate Washington mighty God to grant him con- protested yesterday in President Donald Trump’s tinued good health and bless Hthe country’s capital political rival Joe Biden. inister of Foreign the brotherly people of Kuwait and other areas over an eco - Yuriy Lutsenko said any Affairs, Shaikh with further prosperity and nomic crisis that worsened investigation into Mr Biden Khalid bin Ahmed progress. over the past two weeks, with Lebanese anti-government protesters clash with riot policemen as they try to M cross to the government house during a demonstration, in Beirut. and his son would have to bin Mohammed Al Khalifa This came as His Highness worries over dollar-reliant Leb- start in the US. has conveyed the greetings Amir of the State of Kuwait anon’s local currency losing val- “I don’t know any reason of His Majesty King Hamad Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al ue for the first time in more police were deployed. to investigate Joe Biden or bin Isa Al Khalifa and those Jaber Al-Sabah received than two decades. “The people want to bring Hunter Biden according to of His Royal Highness Prime Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Lebanon is facing a deep-run- down the regime,” some of the Ukrainian law,” he said. Minister Prince Khalifa bin bin Mohammed Al Khalifa at ning fiscal crisis as it staggers protesters chanted as riot po- Mr Trump’s efforts to Salman Al Khalifa and HRH his residence in the United under one of the highest debt lice stopped them from march- have Ukraine investigate Prince Salman bin Hamad Al States. ratios in the world, at $86 bil- 86 ing toward the government the pair prompted an im- Khalifa, Crown Prince, Depu- Also present were His lion or more than 150 per cent billion American dollars headquarters. peachment inquiry by the ty Supreme Commander and Highness Shaikh Abdullah of the country’s gross domestic is the total debt owed by Other protesters chanted Democrats. First Deputy Prime Minister to bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Min - product. Lebanon. “peaceful” and tried to stop the His Highness the Amir of the ister of Foreign Affairs and Many of Sunday’s protesters young men who clashed with 210 fils (includes VAT) State of Kuwait Shaikh Sabah International Cooperation of in downtown Beirut blamed security forces. Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah. the United Arab Emirates and Lebanese political leaders for Later in the day, dozens of He also conveyed the lead- Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, the widespread mismanage- protesters closed major roads ership’s congratulations on Minister Responsible for For- ment and corruption. central Martyrs Square, then in the capital with burning the success of HH the Amir’s eign Affairs of the Sultanate The protesters gathered marched toward the govern- tires and barriers causing traf- medical checkup, asking Al- of Oman. shortly before noon in the ment headquarters were riot fic jams. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 02 His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa underlined the government’s keenness to encourage investments and diversify sources of revenues to fast-track development and ensure stability and sustainable growth of the national economy. He pointed out the government’s efforts to carry out more services projects that support sustainable development and contribute to optimising citizen-oriented services. HRH the Premier was speaking as he received at Gudaibiyah Palace yesterday members of the royal family and senior officials. He discussed with them local and international issues, lauding the one-family spirit characterising the Bahraini community as well as the sense of patriotism to serve the nation and enhance the kingdom’s status regionally and internationally. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander, and First Deputy His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, yesterday received the newly-appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to the Kingdom Prime Minister yesterday met the newly-appointed Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to of Bahrain, Mustapha Benkhayi, at Riffa Palace. During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince highlighted the steady the Kingdom of Bahrain, Pradeepa Saram, at Riffa Palace. During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince highlighted the advancement of Bahrain-Morocco relations across all fields, and noted the importance of further enhancing bilateral importance of further strengthening relations and co-operation with Sri Lanka across various sectors. HRH the Crown cooperation to benefit both countries and their people. HRH the Crown Prince then extended his congratulations to Prince welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador to Bahrain, and wished Ms Saram success in her new diplomatic Benkhayi for his appointment, and wished him success in his new diplomatic role. role. HRH the Crown Prince and Ms Saram discussed regional and international issues of common interest. New York midst a big presence of political, international and SDGs ‘crucial’ in building Adiplomatic figures, the sec- ond session of the “Bahrain Visions Forum: Shared Visions for a Suc- cessful Future”, organised by His Royal Highness Prime Minister a better future for people Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khal- ifa’s Court for the second year, con- vened this year under the theme HRH the Premier urges the world communities “Values Required to Achieve Sus- tainable Development Goals”. to lay the foundations for lasting peace The forum serves a reaffirma- tion of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to support the ef- forts of the international commu- nity towards the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are consid- ered as an important foundation for building a better future in which the people of the world enjoy a secure and stable life. Present at the event were Mo- hammed Al Mutawa, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khal- ifa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Hussam bin Isa Al Khalifa, President of HRH Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Award for Sustainable Development, and Dr The poster of Bahrain Visions Forum. A session in progress at the forum. Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Prime Minister to declare April towards human well-being every- able development goals. lumbia University, President of Authority for Culture and Antiqui- 5 an International Day of Con- where. Then, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed the Centre for Sustainable De- ties (BACA), Peter Zegarto, Minister science. HRH the Premier also called on bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Min- velopment in the United States of of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the He praised the partnership be- the international community to be The system of collective ister of Foreign Affairs, delivered America and a keynote speaker Republic of Hungary, Dr Anwar tween the Kingdom of Bahrain more positive and strong in con- action be able to lay a speech in which he affirmed thanked, in his speech, the King- Gargash, UAE Minister of State for and the Global Security Institute fronting and addressing the caus- the foundations of a Bahrain’s strong commitment to dom of Bahrain for its inspira- Foreign Affairs, and UAE Minister in organising the forum, to be a es of insecurity and instability, and lasting peace that would sustainable development goals tion to 192 member states of the of Happiness, Ohood Al Roumi. platform for leaders to exchange that the system of collective action and working with its partners to United Nations to take the agenda The forum was also attended views and leading ideas to face be able to lay the foundations of a provide the conditions raise the standard of living in the of achieving the Sustainable De- by Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secre- global challenges, pointing out the lasting peace that would provide for countries to continue region and provide a safe environ- velopment Goals seriously as a tary-General of the League of importance of the forum this year the conditions for countries to their development in the ment for future generations. guide for the common collective Arab States, and Dr Abdullatif in highlighting issues related to continue their development in the interest of their peoples. He stressed that the Kingdom future, despite the challenges ex- Al Zayani, Secretary-General of sustainable development. interest of their peoples. HRH THE PREMIER of Bahrain, under the directives perienced by the region. the Gulf Co-operation Council, On behalf of His Royal High- The Prime Minister affirmed of His Majesty King Hamad bin The Minister of State for For- with the participation of a large ness Prime Minister Prince Khal- the commitment of the Kingdom HRH Premier expressed his Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal High- eign Affairs of the United Arab number of officials and diplomatic ifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Mr Al of Bahrain, under the leadership hope that the International Con- ness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Emirates, Dr.