'Shared Action' Vital to Maintain Peace Across the World
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WEBSITE P 13 newsofbahrain.com Rodriguez once asked JLo for autograph 13 SHOW WORLD 7 Another royal wedding ‘Shared action’ vital to maintain peace across the world Vienna between nations and peoples, and we This came during a speech by His ble Development. are now more determined to continue Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Present were HIRH Archduchess rime Minister His Royal Highness our efforts aimed to mobilize interna- Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister at Hertha Margaret von Habsburg, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al tional support for peace in the world,” the annual reception of the Flame of President of the Association for the PKhalifa stressed the importance he said. Peace 2018, which was held yesterday Furtherance of Peace, HIRH Arch- of shared action by the international “As an international community, we by the Association of Peace Further- duke Sandor Habsburg-Lothringen, community to address security, polit- need to join hands to strengthen the ance at the historic Schönbrunn Palace Vice-President, Association for the ical and economic challenges and to world’s peace environment, advance in Vienna, Austria. Furtherance of Peace, and a number take more effective measures to ensure our responsibility towards our most The speech was delivered on behalf of senior figures of the United Nations peace and stability worldwide. in need communities, support their of HRH by Shaikh Hossam bin Isa Al and the Organisation, representatives “The Kingdom of Bahrain believes development efforts and establish sus- Khalifa, Chairman of the Committee of of civil society organisations, and that peace is capable of opening tainable peace for all the peoples of the A file picture of HRH the Premier with Archduke His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa Bin journalists. boundless horizons for cooperation world,” he added. Sandor von Habsburg and Herta Margret. Salman Al Khalifa Award for Sustaina- Contd on Page 2 Israel kills 7 Palestinians Gaza City he Israeli military killed Tseven Palestinians dur- ing protests in Gaza yester- Mabrook Bahrain day as the defence minster ordered an “immediate” The Kingdom wins UNHRC membership for 2019-2021 along with India, Bangladesh, Fiji and Philippines halt to fuel deliveries to the territory. The deaths were the lat- Bahrain’s victory of est during demonstrations • along the Gaza-Israel bor- the UNHRC membership der. More than 200 Pales- is the culmination of tinians have been killed by its many achievements Israeli forces during similar and indicative of protests since March 30. Israel followed up Fri- the international day’s killings by increasing community respect. its choke hold on the terri- tory, which has been under New York a blockade for more than a The Kingdom is decade. ahrain won the member- fostering human and ship of the Human Rights urban development, BCouncil for 2019-2021 in creating competitive the elections held at the General business environments, Assembly of the United Nations and supporting yesterday with 165 votes. emerging institutions. The Assistant Foreign Minis- ter, Abdulla Al Doseri, last night MR AL DOSERI DON’T MISS IT extended his sincere congratula- tions to His Majesty King Ham- The General Assembly of the ad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal United Nations, consisting of 193 Highness Prime Minister Prince countries, held a special session Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, yesterday to elect 18 members Seven societies His Royal Highness Prince Sal- from the candidate countries for 03 to contest polls man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the the Human Rights Council to re- Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme The UNHRC is a UN body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. place the outgoing member states. Bahrain to host Commander and First Deputy Members are elected by the Arab Housing Prime Minister and to the people protection of human rights and cation, bridge gender gap and “It is using clean energy, foster- majority of the countries at the 04 of Bahrain. fundamental freedoms. achieve the highest standards of ing human and urban develop- General Assembly through a se- Conference He said that since His Majesty He added that the Constitution a healthy environment. ment, creating competitive busi- cret ballot. The membership of the King’s accession to power, and laws of the Kingdom guaran- ness environments, and support- the Council is based on equitable Seef District, many human rights achieve- teed fair trial in accordance with ing emerging institutions, within geographical distribution allot- North Juffair ments have emerged following international standards, which the framework of a distinguished ting 13 seats to the African States among ‘most the signing of the National Action established unity and protected government plan of action and in Group, 13 to the Asian States, six 05 Charter (NAC) which deepened the values of peace and tolerance. accordance with a legal structure to Eastern European States and expensive real the rich cultural heritage of the The Assistant Foreign Min- and constitutional and judicial eight to the Latin American and estate zones’ Kingdom and consolidated the ister said that the Kingdom’s 47 institutions that protect this pro- Caribbean States and seven to rule of law, the integrity of the advancement over other nations members are elected gress and growth.” Western European and Other judiciary and its independence in many areas is evident in its for a three-year term on The Kingdom has been a mem- States. as a basis for governance in the outstanding efforts in develop- a regional group basis by ber of the Human Rights Council Along with Bahrain, India, Kingdom of Bahrain. ment, health, housing, security the body. in 2006-2007 and 2009-2011 and Bangladesh, Fiji and Philippines He said the NAC is one of the and other services to boost the the council consists of 47 member also won the seats from the same most important pillars of the quality and outcomes of edu- States. regional group. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2018 02 Leader of the Flame of Peace ‘Kingdom paying attention to the issues of peace, security and sustainable development’ Shaikh Hussam with Archduke Sandor von Habsburg and Herta Margret after signing the agreement. Many dignitaries and senior government officials attended the event. Contd from page 1 he annual celebrations community in all its efforts to amble to the UNESCO Constitu- emony between the Committee promote stability and peace for of the Flame of Peace are promote and establish peace. tion, which states that “Since of His Royal Highness Prince the future of humankind. Timportant events to pro- He went on to recall the pre- wars begin in the minds of men, Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa He praised the efforts of the Herta Margret mote the spirit of cooperation it is in the minds of men that the Award for Sustainable Develop- Association for the Furtherance • among peoples and work togeth- defences of peace must be con- ment and the Association for the of Peace in terms of establishing said that this year’s er to spread a culture of peace, structed” and that “Peace is not Furtherance of Peace. a culture of peace through its celebration bears the HRH the Premier said, praising His good initiatives an absence of war; it is a virtue, The agreement is aimed at ex- active ability to build strong ties title of “Leader of the the noble message of the Asso- a state of mind, a disposition for changing knowledge and best of cooperation and communica- in the areas of peace Flame of International ciation for the Furtherance of benevolence, confidence, and practices in their respective tion between governments, civil Peace to remind the internation- and development justice”. fields, and to ensure that the HRH societies and all international Peace” in recognition of al community of its responsibil- helped to recognise His Royal Highness stressed Prince Khalifa bin Salman Award organisations. the role of the Premier in ities towards a world that is still shared responsibility that the Kingdom pays particu- for Sustainable Development is Herta Margaret welcomed the field of peace and his troubled by unrest and armed of leaders and peoples lar attention to the issues of dedicated to promoting peace the signing of the cooperation initiatives that serve this conflict and terrorism. for a world of peace and peace, security and sustainable and security through the imple- agreement with the Commit- The Premier reiterated the development, as well as cultural mentation of the sustainable de- tee of HRH Prince Khalifa Bin purpose internationally. Kingdom’s keenness on the par- stability. diversity and openness. velopment goals. Salman Award for Sustainable ticipation of the international HERTA MARGRET For her part, Herta Margret It was signed by Shaikh Hus- Development, lauding the pres- von Habsburg, President of sam bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chair- tigious international recogni- the Association for the Fur- man of the Khalifa Bin Sal - tion of the award in appreciation therance of Peace, stressed man Sustainable Development to the efforts led by His Royal that the Flame of Peace of Award Committee and Hertha Highness Prince Khalifa bin Sal- 2018 highlights the efforts Margaret. man Al Khalifa to support the of the Premier in the field of Under the agreement, the two implementation of sustainable peace in recognition of his sides agreed to be partners in co- development goals as global tar- role and initiatives in serv- operation in the areas of knowl- gets for the well-being and de- ing international efforts to edge innovation, advocacy for the velopment of people in all parts establish peace and stability.