HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister Chairs Weekly Cabinet Meeting
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting at Gudaibiya Palace.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Cabinet emphasized the significance of the extraordinary session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the Summit level (Palestine Summit), recently held under the chairmanship of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain, and His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Cabinet highlighted the key points in His Majesty's address at the summit, reaffirming Bahrain's commitment to unity, moderation, tolerance, and comprehensive peace. The Cabinet also reviewed a report presented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the summit's outcomes.
The Cabinet then highlighted Bahrain's strong national spirit and values that drive its continued development. It also recognized the importance of the holy month of Ramadan in strengthening community bonds and praised the role of Ramadan majlises in reflecting Bahrain's deep-rooted traditions.
Cabinet Decisions
The Cabinet approved several memorandums, including:
A legal and legislative memorandum on a draft law ratifying an agreement between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia to avoid double taxation on income and prevent tax evasion.
A legal and legislative memorandum on a framework agreement between the Civil Service Bureau and government entities to document, regulate, and improve quality management procedures.
A legal and legislative memorandum on the government's responses to three proposals submitted by the Council of Representatives.
Reports and Updates
The Cabinet also reviewed the following:
Updates on the Foreign Ministry's priority framework within the Government Action Plan (2023-2026).
Progress on the National Human Rights Plan (2022-2026) and achievements up to 2024.
Additionally, the Cabinet was briefed on ministerial reports regarding:
The outcomes of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council.
The 163rd session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council.
GCC ministerial meetings with foreign ministers from Arab countries.
The extraordinary session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers.
The success of the 12th edition of the Farmers' Market for the 2024-2025 season.
The official visit of the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications to Qatar.
The UN General Assembly's adoption of Bahrain's proposed resolution to establish January 28 as the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence.
The Cabinet reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Bahrain's role in regional and international diplomacy while continuing to advance the Kingdom's economic and social development.
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