Shura Council Chairman H.E. Ali bin Saleh Al-Saleh today stressed the importance of co-opting youngsters in Bahrain's development efforts and channeling their energies to build their country and protect hard-won achievements.

He paid tribute to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa for his keenness on promoting the role of this important social category – being the cornerstone of sustained development and the guarantors of a bright future for the country.

This came as he met today the Shura Council Youth Affairs Committee led by Chairman Khalil Ibrahim Al-Thawadi.

He hailed the efforts of the panel to promote legislations and study projects relating to the sector of youth.

He also stressed the keen interest of the Government chaired by His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa to meet youngster's needs.