Manama: Bahrain Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Sunday announced the launch of a national Government Forum that will be centred on Bahrain’s continued efforts to deliver a modern and dynamic public sector that can facilitate long-term prosperity through private sector growth and provide public services that meet citizens’ needs and aspirations.

The Government Forum 2016, the first of its kind in Bahrain will be held on September 18 and will bring together ministers and officials from across government to explore ways in which even greater sustainable diversification and economic prosperity can be delivered.

The Crown Prince who is also Bahrain’s First Deputy Prime Minister, said that “enhanced government collaboration and internal coordination will be crucial to helping Bahrain adjust to rapid global and regional socio-economic changes, saying that the newly-launched Government Forum will facilitate interaction and the exchange of new ideas across all levels of government,” Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported on Sunday.

“The Crown Prince highlighted that His Majesty King Hamad’s [Bin Eisa Al Khalifa] directives and leadership have and continue to inform every aspect of Bahrain’s long-term development, whilst noting that the forum, which will be held under the patronage of the Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, underscores his commitment to advancing sustainable diversification efforts,” the news agency reported.