HRH Crown Prince Receives Singaporean National Development Minister
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and the Economic Development Board (EDB) Chairman, today asserted that linking the process of decision making practically and dynamically to the implementation of projects is among the defining factors of success of any country’s developmental and advancement plans.
“Success is not solely confined to the execution of projects, but rather to maintaining their continuity as well, and therefore, the kingdom, under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, is keen to draw long-term visionary plans so as to ensure the sustainability of development projects and align them with development and growth schemes,” HRH Crown Prince said as he received the Singaporean Minister for National Development Mah Bow Tan.
“The kingdom is keen to avail of the pioneering development experiences, and Singapore has one of the most important ones in Asia,” HRH Crown Prince indicated, expressing Bahrain’s satisfaction over the continuing cooperation and coordination with friendly Singapore, owing to the two countries’ geopolitical similarities which motivate them to further enhance their bilateral ties.
On his part, the Singaporean Minister expressed his pride and appreciation of HRH Crown Prince’s key role in strengthening bilateral cooperation and coordination. He also updated HRH Crown Prince on his country’s invitation to the Kingdom to take part in the World Cities Summit which will address the practical aspects of city governance and integrated approaches to urban development in the presence of key international leaders, experts, academicians and private sector officials, who will come up with joint solutions.
Mr.Mah Bow Tan also praised the Bahrain International Circuit and King Fahd Causeway and expressed his desire to visit them. Municipalities and Agricultural Affairs Minister Dr.Joma’a bin Ahmed Al Ka’abi, EDB Chief Executive Officer Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Head of teh Crown Prince’s Court Shaikh Khalifa bin Duaij Al Khalifa and the Acting Singaporean Ambassador to Bahrain were present.
