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HRH the Premier Tensions have escalated the Zionist entity in any military Oslo in past months, with drones force to secure passage of ships downed and tankers mysteri- in the Arabian Gulf,” Hakim said is Royal Highness Prime ously attacked in Gulf and near- on Twitter. “Together, the Gulf HMinister Prince Khali- by waters. states can secure the passage of fa bin Salman Al Khalifa has Washington and its Arab allies ships,” he said. been granted the ‘Norwegian in the Gulf region have accused He added that “Iraq will work Guest of Honour’ award 2019 Iran of carrying out the tanker to lower tensions in our region by the 14th August Committee attacks. The US has since sought through calm negotiations,” of Norway, in recognition of to assemble an international while “the presence of Western his efforts to promote region- coalition it says is to guarantee forces in the region would raise al and global peace, security, freedom of navigation in the tensions.” tolerance and harmony. Gulf. Tehran and Washington have The prestigious award was Israel has made no official been at loggerheads since Presi- granted during a ceremony announcement on the oper- dent Donald Trump unilaterally held in the Norwegian Capital, Rescuers and paramilitary police officers search in the rubble of damaged buildings after torrential rain caused by ation, although Israeli media withdrew the US from a nuclear under the patronage of Nor- Typhoon Lekima, at Yongjia, in Wenzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province. The death toll rose to 43 as Typhoon have reported a possible role for accord between Iran and world way’s Prime Minister, Erna Lekima slammed the eastern China coast, state media said yesterday, after the storm triggered a landslide, destroyed the Jewish state. Iraq “rejects powers in May 2018, reimposing Solberg, and in the presence homes and forced the evacuation of more than a million residents. any participation of forces of biting sanctions. of Cabinet Affairs Minister, Mohammed Al Mutawa, the Chairman of the ‘HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Award for Sustainable Devel- opment’, Shaikh Hussam bin Isa Al Khalifa, in addition to an elite of Norwegian person- alities and officials. See Page 2 Naval escort mission Britain sends navy warship to join US-led maritime coalition in the Gulf British officials to take a tougher DON’T MISS IT The UK is the only stance on Tehran during this • week’s trip. country to have joined Mr Bolton and Mr Johnson the US coalition so far. discussed the protests in Hong 90 UK Work on Bahrain’s nautical miles is the Kong and the ’s 5G plans, largest public US National Security length of Hormuz which previously involved 03 Adviser• John Bolton Strait, which is about Huawei, a company the Trump school ‘completed’ 167 kilometres. administration considers a se- met British Prime curity threat and an arm of the Norway mosque Minister Boris Johnson Chinese government. terror attack and senior officials. During his visit, Mr Bolton 05 and reassuring international highlighted the strong relation- suspect in court shipping.” ship between US Portsmouth President Don- HMS Kent is on route to the Gulf. US National Security Adviser ald Trump and Mr Johnson. Reliance-Aramco John Bolton met British Prime “Boris Johnson has been the 08 $15bn deal set British Navy warship has the Strait of Hormuz from Type Corps seized the British-flagged Minister Boris Johnson and Prime Minister for what, 18 set sail to join the US- 45 defender HMS Duncan. vessel Stena Impero. senior officials in London on days? They’ve already had five A led taskforce to protect The Kent will work along- “Our focus in the Gulf re - Monday, where they discussed or six phone calls,” he said. 210 fils (includes VAT) merchant ships in the Gulf in side HMS Montrose to escort mains firmly one of de-esca - Iran, their trade relationship Mr Bolton said that former response to the threats posed British-flagged vessels through lating the current tensions,” and the prospect of a post-Brexit prime minister Theresa May by Iran. the Strait of Hormuz. the Kent’sCommanding Officer agreement. had refused to join the US-led The Type-23 frigate HMS Britain announced it would Andy Brown said. Mr Bolton, who has a history navy coalition in the Gulf, but Kent left Portsmouth Naval Base join the US-led coalition after “But we are committed to up- of hard-line policy towards Iran, Mr Johnson reversed the deci- on Monday to take over duties in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard holding freedom of navigation was expected to put pressure on sion this month. YEMEN TALKS Bahrain welcomes Saudi invitation Manama the alliance that had been battling the Iran- backed Houthi militia. he Kingdom has welcomed the in- Speaking after the meeting Shaikh Mo- vitation extended by Riyadh to the Dialogue is the only way to hammed bin Zayed said dialogue was “the TYemeni Government and all parties resolve differences between only way to resolve differences between involved in the clashes that broke out in Yemenis. Yemenis.” Aden to hold an urgent meeting in Saudi In a statement carried by the Emirates’ Arabia. SHAIKH MOHAMMED official WAM news agency, the crown prince The invitation is an important step to- during his brief visit backed a Saudi call for wards reaching a peaceful solution as it ticularly the situation in Yemen, state-run an urgent meeting between the warring adopts the approach of dialogue and de-es- Saudi TV said. parties, saying it “embodies the common calation. The meeting, in the region of Makkah, concern for Yemen’s stability.” In another development, Saudi Arabia’s came after the Arab coalition intervened in Sheikh Mohammed also urged Yemeni King Salman met with Abu Dhabi Crown Aden on Sunday in support of the Yemeni factions to “seize this opportunity, and car- Prince Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed on government after southern separatists ef- ry out talks to reach a consensus that is in Monday to discuss regional issues, par- fectively took over the port city, fracturing the best interest of Yemen and its people.” TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019 02 A champion of peace HRH the Premier The Guest of Honour is among the most prestigious Norwegian awards Mr Al Mutawa and Shaikh Hussam receive the award on behalf of HRH the Premier. A segment of the audience at the award ceremony. ‘HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman “HRH Premier’s contributions Kingdom’s strategic location and noble values, out of its belief that In his message, HRH Al Khalifa Award for Sustainable and vision on the complemen- progress in various fields. communities are in dire need for the• Premier expressed Development’, Shaikh Hussam tarity between achieving peace After that, a film including a security and peace, as well as for bin Isa Al Khalifa, in addition to and implementing the Sustain- Bahrain attaches great message from HRH the Prime ending conflicts annd tensions in thanks and appreciation an elite of Norwegian personali- able Development Goals have importance to joint Minister to the participants in order to focus on achieving sus- for the honour. ties and officials. gone beyond the borders of the international action for the ceremony was screened. tainable development and decent The ‘Guest of Honour’ is among Kingdom of Bahrain to become a the sake of promoting In his message, HRH Premier living for their peoples. Mr Al Mutawa the most prestigious Norwegian global model that is worthy of re- expressed thanks and apprecia- Mr Al Mutawa stressed that • awards, and has been awarded spect and appreciation,” he said. global peace. tion for the honour. the UN’s adoption of HRH Pre- stressed Bahrain’s to a number of prominent world Then, former Norwegian HRH THE PREMIER While tackling the King - mier’s initiative to declare the contributions to figures who have contributed Prime Minister and President dom’s vision, the Prime Minister April 5th as an International Day international efforts significantly to global peace, co- of the Oslo Centre for Peace Day of Conscience’ to promote stressed that Bahrain attaches of Conscience is a living proof of to promote the existence and harmony, notably and Human Rights, Kjell Magne the culture of peace. great importance to joint inter- Bahrain’s contributions to inter- Harald V of Norway, Queen Son- Bondevik, delivered a speech in “In recognition of all these ef- national action for the sake of national efforts to promote the values of peace. ja of Norway, Norway’s current which he affirmed that “HRH the forts and other achievements, promoting global peace, and sup- values of peace across the world. Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, Prime Minister has been doing His Royal Highness Prince Khal- porting under-developed coun- He indicated that the ceremo- Oslo UK’s Prince Charles, Prince of his best for decades with a view ifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the tries and peoples in their efforts ny is part of its organisers’ efforts Wales, former Pakistani Presi- to raising the standard of living distinguished Prime Minister to achieve development.