His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa said "We are close to our loyal and patriotic people and there is no gap between us."
HRH the Prime Minister today at the Qudaibiya Palace received a number of officials, Shura and parliament members, business community members, press and media figures and citizens. 
He attached great significance to moving forward with the construction and development processes, saying the development course should go in parallel with the political path to establish stability, the most important factor for development and raising the standard of living for a more decent and peaceful life. 
He added the Kingdom of Bahrain under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is steadily moving towards attaining more development goals for further strengthening the homeland’s unity and community cohesion. 
HRH the Premier paid tribute to the spirit of unity and cohesion manifested during the national celebrations, comparing it with many other world communities where divisions and disunity prevail. He prayed to Almighty God to perpetuate the blessings of national cohesion and unity and to bless Bahrain and its people. 
He lauded the values of moderation and fairness enjoyed by the people of Bahrain and their keenness on preserving their genuine traditions and cultures, such as welcoming and respecting visitors and residents. 
He pointed out the Bahraini citizens’ successes in various fields, including political, economic, media and trade fields, and stressed the government’s support to bring more development at various levels. 
HRH Premier praised the parliamentarians’ efforts to fulfill citizens’ needs and defend the homeland’s interests. He also lauded the enlightenment role of the national press in supporting the government to uplift the community and improve public services.