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 On
the occasion of the UN Day, 24 October, His Majesty King Hamad paid
tribute to the United Nations for its role in promoting social and
economic development of the Kingdom of Bahrain and other countries
across the world. This came as he received at Al Safriya Palace the
new UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative Mr.
Peter Grohmann and congratulated him on the UN Day. It also marks
the 40th anniversary of Bahrain’s admission to the UN. The King
congratulated Mr. Grohmann on his new position in Bahrain, wishing
him success. He reiterated Bahrain’s resolve to promote partnership
with the UN in all fields, lauding its role in preserving global
security and peace and humanitarian contribution to serving the
international community. He stressed the importance of Bahrain’s
reform programmes and modernisation in ensuring landmark
achievements and meeting the goals for the sake of citizens. Mr.
Grohmann thanked His Majesty for the continued Bahrain support to
the UN. He hailed His Majesty’s address to the 66th session of the
UN General Assembly and Bahrain’s political and economic
achievements.
Mr. Grohmann highlighted the importance of Bahrain’s Constitution
and Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry, describing them as
positive steps, reiterating UN support for reform strides. UNDP
programmes and activities in the kingdom were also discussed. His
Majesty on same day sent a cable of congratulations to UN Secretary-
General Ban Ki-Moon marking the 66th anniversary of the UN. He
hailed its role in promoting global security and peace. His Royal
Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His
Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and
Deputy Supreme Commander, also congratulated Mr. Ban Ki-Moon.
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