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Daily Tribune
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Deputy Prime Minister Receives Indian Parliamentary Delegation
Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, received a visiting delegation from the Parliament of India, led by Member of Parliament Baijayant Panda. The meeting took place in the presence of Ghanem bin Fadhl Al Buainain, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs. During the meeting, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah highlighted the deep-rooted historical relations between Bahrain and India, founded on mutual respect, shared values, and long-standing cooperation. He emphasized the importance of continuing to enhance bilateral ties to serve the mutual interests of both nations and their peoples across various sectors. The Deputy Prime Minister commended the significant role played by the Indian community in Bahrain's development journey. He noted their active contributions across diverse fields and stressed that the appreciation and respect they enjoy reflect Bahrain's enduring values of tolerance, peaceful coexistence, openness, and respect for cultural and religious diversity.
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Bahrain: BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda led delegation interacts with International Institute for Strategic Studies officials
Manama [Bahrain], May 26 (ANI): An all-party parliamentary delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, interacted with officials of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) here on Sunday, as part of the diplomatic outreach designed to project India's united and resolute stance against terrorism. In a diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, the Modi government has formed seven multi-party delegations to inform nations about Pakistan's links to terrorism and India's strong message of zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Earlier, the delegation met with Abdul Nabi Salman, the First Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Bahrain. The delegation also held a meeting with Bahrain's Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa on Sunday. During the meeting, the Members of Parliament emphasised India's commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms. The Indian Embassy in Bahrain said that the two sides discussed issues of mutual interest. 'As part of the visit, MP Jayant Jay Panda and the accompanying parliamentary delegation met Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, where they discussed a number of issues of mutual interest, and emphasized India's commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms,' Indian Embassy in Bahrain posted on X. The all-party delegation, led by Baijayant Jay Panda, includes BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, BJP MP Phangnon Konyak, BJP MP Rekha Sharma, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi, BJP MP Satnam Singh Sandhu, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and former Indian diplomat Harsh Shringla. Later, the delegation led by Baijayant Panda also met with the Shura Council Chairman, Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh. During the meeting, the delegation affirmed India's determination to combat terrorism and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Bahrain stated, 'His Excellency MP @BaijintJ Panda headed the parliamentary delegation to meet His Excellency Mr. Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Bahrain @ShuraBahrain, where the delegation affirmed India's determination to combat terrorism and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.' The Members of Parliament also visited Bab Al Bahrain, a prominent historical landmark in Manama. On Saturday, the delegation led by Baijayant Jay Panda held a meeting with prominent figures in Bahrain. The MPs commended their contribution to strengthening bilateral ties. 'The parliamentary delegation, headed by @BaigentJPanda, met with prominent figures in Bahrain. The delegation commended their contribution to strengthening bilateral relations, reaffirming India's firm stance against terrorism,' the Indian Embassy in Bahrain said in a post on X. The delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism while engaging with leaders in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria. The multi-party delegation, consisting of seven groups led by one MP each, has been initiated to counter Pakistan's global misinformation and highlight India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism. The seven group of delegations are visiting Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Algeria, the UK, France, Germany, the EU, Italy, Denmark, Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, Singapore, the UAE, Liberia, Congo, Sierra Leone, the US, Panama, Guyana, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Greece, Slovenia, Latvia, Russia, Egypt, Qatar, Ethiopia, and South Africa. India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The Indian armed forces responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. The two countries have reached an understanding to stop military action following a call made by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart. (ANI)
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
All-party delegation led by Baijayant Panda meets Bahrain's Abdul Nabi Salman
Manama [Bahrain], May 25 (ANI): An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Baijayant Jay Panda, met Abdul Nabi Salman, the First Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives on Sunday, as part their diplomatic outreach designed to project India's united and resolute stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Earlier, the delegation held a meeting with Bahrain's Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa on Sunday. During the meeting, the Members of Parliament emphasised India's commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms. The Indian Embassy in Bahrain said that the two sides discussed issues of mutual interest. 'As part of the visit, MP Jayant Jay Panda and the accompanying parliamentary delegation met Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, where they discussed a number of issues of mutual interest, and emphasized India's commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms,' Indian Embassy in Bahrain posted on X. The all-party delegation, led by Baijayant Jay Panda, includes BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, BJP MP Phangnon Konyak, BJP MP Rekha Sharma, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi, BJP MP Satnam Singh Sandhu, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and former Indian diplomat Harsh Shringla. Later, the delegation led by Baijayant Panda also met with the Shura Council Chairman, Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh. During the meeting, the delegation affirmed India's determination to combat terrorism and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Bahrain stated, 'His Excellency MP @BaijintJ Panda headed the parliamentary delegation to meet His Excellency Mr. Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Bahrain @ShuraBahrain, where the delegation affirmed India's determination to combat terrorism and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.' The Members of Parliament also visited Bab Al Bahrain, a prominent historical landmark in Manama. On Saturday, the delegation led by Baijayant Jay Panda held a meeting with prominent figures in Bahrain. The MPs commended their contribution to strengthening bilateral ties. 'The parliamentary delegation, headed by @BaigentJPanda, met with prominent figures in Bahrain. The delegation commended their contribution to strengthening bilateral relations, reaffirming India's firm stance against terrorism,' the Indian Embassy in Bahrain said in a post on X. The delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism while engaging with leaders in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria. The multi-party delegation, consisting of seven groups led by one MP each, has been initiated to counter global misinformation and highlight India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism. The seven group of delegations will visit Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Algeria, the UK, France, Germany, the EU, Italy, Denmark, Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, Singapore, the UAE, Liberia, Congo, Sierra Leone, the US, Panama, Guyana, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Greece, Slovenia, Latvia, Russia, Egypt, Qatar, Ethiopia, and South Africa. India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The Indian armed forces responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. The two countries have reached an understanding to stop military action following a call made by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart. (ANI)
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
All-party delegation meets Bahrain's Deputy PM, emphasises India's commitment to combating terrorism
Manama [Bahrain], May 25 (ANI): An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Baijayant Jay Panda, held a meeting with Bahrain's Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa on Sunday. During the meeting, the Members of Parliament emphasised India's commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms. The Indian Embassy in Bahrain said that the two sides discussed issues of mutual interest. 'As part of the visit, MP Jayant Jay Panda and the accompanying parliamentary delegation met with Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, where they discussed a number of issues of mutual interest, and emphasized India's commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms,' Indian Embassy in Bahrain posted on X. The all-party delegation, led by Baijayant Jay Panda, includes BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, BJP MP Phangnon Konyak, BJP MP Rekha Sharma, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi, BJP MP Satnam Singh Sandhu, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and former Indian diplomat Harsh Shringla. Later, the delegation led by Baijayant Panda also held a meeting with Shura Council chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh. During the meeting, the delegation affirmed India's determination to combat terrorism and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Bahrain stated, 'His Excellency MP @BaijintJ Panda headed the parliamentary delegation to meet His Excellency Mr. Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Bahrain @ShuraBahrain, where the delegation affirmed India's determination to combat terrorism and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.' The Members of Parliament also visited Bab Al Bahrain, a prominent historical landmark in Manama. On Saturday, the delegation led by Baijayant Jay Panda held a meeting with prominent figures in Bahrain. The MPs commended their contribution to strengthening bilateral ties. 'The parliamentary delegation, headed by @BaigentJPanda, met with prominent figures in Bahrain. The delegation commended their contribution to strengthening bilateral relations, reaffirming India's firm stance against terrorism,' the Indian Embassy in Bahrain said in a post on X. The delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism while engaging with leaders in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria. The multi-party delegation, consisting of seven groups led by one MP each, has been initiated to counter global misinformation and highlight India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism. The seven group of delegations will visit Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Algeria, the UK, France, Germany, the EU, Italy, Denmark, Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, Singapore, the UAE, Liberia, Congo, Sierra Leone, the US, Panama, Guyana, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Greece, Slovenia, Latvia, Russia, Egypt, Qatar, Ethiopia, and South Africa. India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POJK). The Indian Armed Forces responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. The two countries have reached an understanding to stop military action following a call made by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart. (ANI)
Daily Tribune
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Cabinet Praises National Media, Reviews Economic Growth and Babco Incident Investigation
The Cabinet held its weekly session today at Gudaibiya Palace, chaired by His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The session began with high praise for the message of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, in which His Majesty commended the contributions of the national press as a key partner in supporting Bahrain's sustainable development journey. The Cabinet also valued His Majesty's recognition of the government's efforts, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in embracing modern technologies across sectors and the Ministry of Information's strides in upgrading the media infrastructure. In the same context, the Cabinet marked Bahraini Press Day, expressing appreciation for the pivotal role of national media professionals in advancing the country's comprehensive development under the leadership of His Majesty the King and the oversight of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The Cabinet then commended the local, regional, and international participation in the Bab Al Bahrain Forum 2025, which was inaugurated on behalf of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister by the Deputy Prime Minister. The Cabinet praised the organizational efforts of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which contributed to the success of the forum and highlighted global confidence in Bahrain's future development vision. On another note, the Cabinet reviewed the preventive measures taken following a safety valve leak at one of the units at Bapco Refining. In line with directives from the Boards of Bapco Energies and Bapco Refining, an independent investigator has been officially appointed to lead a transparent inquiry into the incident. Additionally, a support committee has been formed to facilitate all procedures related to the investigation. The Cabinet expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the employees who lost their lives in the incident and tasked the Minister of Oil and Environment, who also serves as the Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, with overseeing the investigation and updating the Cabinet on the findings and recommendations for appropriate action. The Cabinet also extended best wishes to students across all education levels as they begin their final exams for the 2024-2025 academic year, and directed relevant authorities to ensure a supportive environment for academic success. Cabinet Approvals: A memorandum from the Ministerial Committee for Development and Infrastructure Projects outlining new regulations and additional standards for car parking spaces across various land classifications. A memorandum from the Ministerial Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs and Fiscal Balance on Bahrain's Q1 2024 economic report, showing a 2.6% year-on-year GDP growth at constant prices, driven by a 3.8% increase in non-oil sectors. In Q4 2024 alone, GDP rose 3.4%, with non-oil activities expanding by 4.6%. A memorandum regarding the 16th general review of the IMF quota system. A memorandum on a draft resolution to organize shared human resources services. A memorandum detailing the government's response to three parliamentary proposals submitted by the Council of Representatives. The Cabinet also reviewed the following ministerial reports:
