Cabinet holds extraordinary session
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, chaired here today an extraordinary session of the Cabinet.
Government Action Plan aims to achieve royal visions
The Cabinet reviewed the Government Action Plan (GAP) for the Fifth Legislative Term, 2019-2022, that seeks to achieve the visions and aspirations of the comprehensive development progress, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
GAP 2019-2022 also reflects the determination of the government, led by His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, to achieve comprehensive development that is built upon the principles of the Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, namely sustainability, competitiveness and fairness, a post-session statement by the Cabinet Secretary-General, Dr Yasser bin Isa Al-Nasser, said.
GAP’s main themes, polices, goals discussed
The session discussed the categories of the GAP 2019-2022 as well as the policies and goals that would ensure the consolidation, development and sustainability of the services delivered by the government to the citizens within a secure and stable atmosphere.
GAP’s polices and goals also seek to maintain a positive economic growth within the framework of fiscal balance and optimal use of resources to ensure their sustainability for future generations.
Private sector’s role to be strengthened
The new government blueprint features several priorities, topped by strengthening the role of the private sector in order to be a key driving engine of development.
GAP aims to re-define the role of the public sector, improve the business environment, the investment atmosphere, and administrative governance.
Fiscal Balance among GAP’s ultimate goals
The new blueprint reflects the government’s ambitions and aspirations to achieve fiscal balance, continue enhancing economic growth, sustainability of the development progress and projects, improve services to citizens, the main pillar of development and its ultimate beneficiaries, and maintain the competitiveness of the Kingdom and its pivotal role as a financial and commercial hub.
Cabinet approves new GAP
After a thorough examination of GAP 2019-2022, including all aspects related to its themes and policies, the Cabinet approved the blueprint and decided to refer it to the Council of Representatives.
HRH Crown Prince extends thanks to HRH Premier
HRH the Crown Prince extended thanks and appreciation to HRH the Prime Minister for his directives and close follow-up, which, he said, contributed to preparing the new Government Action Plan to ensure sustainable services and steady economic growth.
HRH the Crown Prince also expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who contributed to preparing the new GAP, praising the cooperation of everyone to ensure that GAP achieves its objectives.
