HABIB TOUMI/GULF NEWS
In a message marking the International Day of Peace on September 21, 2015, Bahrain’s prime minister, His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, stressed the need to stave off terrorism, saying it was threatening global peace and security and urging more effective international cooperation to confront it.
Tackling terrorism should not be only by military means; it should also involve putting an end to terrorism-feeding ideologies, Prince Khalifa said as he warned that any laxity in deterring terrorism would beget more problems for all mankind, Bahrain News Agency reported.
In the message, the prime minister emphasized Bahrain’s commitment, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, to support global efforts to promote peace as well as reciprocal respect, understanding and cooperation among all countries.
“Human security and future are at stake because of the terrorist groups’ crimes that deprive people of their right to live,” he said, pointing out that fostering peace needed effective mechanisms to root out the causes of wars and conflicts and to direct resources to sustainable development and people’s well-being.
Prince Khalifa called for international efforts to achieve global peace based on the charter of the United Nations as well as on international conventions that underscore the need to respect countries’ sovereignty and independence.
The theme of this year’s International Day of Peace, “Partnerships for Peace, Dignity for All,” has a great significance because it calls on the international community to achieve peace through
real partnership, to confront terrorism and conflicts, and to ensure a more stable world where all people enjoy dignity and prosperity, he said.
Prince Khalifa emphasized Bahrain’s commitment to Islamic precepts that preach cooperation and understanding among all people.
“Bahrain is waging a war on terrorism which is led by terrorist groups and organizations receiving support, training and weapons from abroad in order to undermine security and stability,” he said.
He also pointed out the kingdom’s moral responsibility in supporting global peace and security by participating in the international anti-terrorism coalition as well as in the Saudi-led Arab coalition to defend legitimacy in Yemen.
The prime minister urged the media to promote the culture of peace and help instill it in future generations, lauding the role of the United Nations and its organizations in this respect.
“The noble message of promoting peace needs the support of all people in order to put an end to the negative effects of wars and conflicts that have tremendously exhausted mankind,” he said.