Bahraini Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa pledged zero tolerance to using social media networks to spread malign and false information.
He stressed the need to rather use social media to defend the national interests and people against the big conspiracy targeting the nation.
The Prime Minister received at Gudaibiya Palace members of the royal family, officials, businessmen, media figures, journalists and citizens. During the meeting, he praised allegiance of the Bahraini people to their leadership, which heldped maintain its unity and overcome crucial phases in its history.
"We will confront any action and practice that creates division and hatred among our people," he stressed, adding: "Social media should be used to defend our nation and people, especially in light of the great conspiracy against the nation."
The Prime Minister praised the Representatives Council and its members, stressing the importance of cooperation with them to maximize national achievements and prosperity, ensuring a brighter future.
He also commended the positive response of citizens, columnists and civil society institutions to the warning of the danger of misusing the social media networks, in reflection of the inherent values of the Bahraini people who reject defamation.
