The Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain should like to express its gratitude to the Committee for its appreciative comments about the positive political, legal and economic developments unfolding in the Kingdom of Bahrain with regard to respect for human rights.

In this connection, the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain should like to make the following comments

Appreciates the Kingdom of Bahrain for holding the 11th Private Sector Meeting on 5 9 February 2005 in Manama in collaboration with ICCI and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bahrain.

His Highness Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and General of the Defence Force, Kingdom of Bahrain

The Kingdom of Bahrain confirms its commitment to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

The Co Chairperson (Sweden) The Assembly will now hear an address by His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Commander in Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Candidature of the Kingdom of Bahrain for the chairmanship of the UN General Assembly in its session which starts in September 2005.

Bahrain

Expresses its gratitude to the Kingdom of Bahrain for hosting the 10th Islamic Trade Fair in Manama from 5 9 February 2005 and expresses its appreciation for the commendable efforts made by the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bahrain for the success of the fair.

The Kingdom of Bahrain was shocked by this humanitarian disaster and immediately responded to the call of duty, providing emergency assistance totalling 2 million to the affected States, in addition to sending the emergency material and humanitarian assistance that the people of Bahrain contributed through the humanitarian organizations that are active in the field.

Bahrain 71 94 22

Bahrain 103 114 44

Sixth and seventh periodic reports of Bahrain

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Malta, Slovenia

The Kingdom of Bahrain reiterates its full support for the Palestinian people in their struggle to attain their full, legitimate political rights, including the right to establish their own independent State with the holy city of Jerusalem as its capital.

Bahrain, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Tunisia.

Bahrain initial report CAT C 47 Add.4

In Bahrain, the minimum age was 19 years.

Bahrain stated that extradition was conditional on the existence of a treaty in Bahrain and that it took the Convention as the legal basis for cooperation on extradition with other States parties.

Here, too, the Kingdom employed its policy of largesse through the GCC, promising Bahrain 10 billion over the next decade. Other large scale financial commitments were made to Oman and Jordan, both Saudi allies that have managed to silence early whispers of mass protest.

Bahrain, Cuba, Egypt, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, United States of America, Yemen.

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Comoros, Fiji, Gambia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Monaco, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Viet Nam and Yemen draft resolution

Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Comoros, Fiji, Gambia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Monaco, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Viet Nam and Yemen draft resolution

Bahrain stated that the person had a choice of method of execution, but provided no details.

Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa (Bahrain) (spoke in Arabic) I have the honour to convey to all participants the greetings of the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and his best wishes for the success of this conference.

Mr. Emmanuel Akwei Addo (Ghana) Mr. Husain M. Al Baharna (Bahrain) Mr.

(c) The Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain confirms that, in accordance with the Convention, it spares no effort to guarantee everyone the right to work, health, social security, housing and education without discrimination, and that this is reflected in the State's laws and policies and the Government's programmes.

Mr. Haidera was first transferred to Bahrain and later to Dubai Central Prison.

BAHRAIN The Committee considered the sixth and seventh periodic reports of Bahrain, submitted in one document (CERD C 443 Add.1), at its 1689th and 1690th meetings (CERD C SR.1689 and 1690), held on 3 and 4 March 2005.

Furthermore, the Committee regrets that there is no national human rights institution in Bahrain.

1985 Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Algeria, Italy, Finland, India, Argentina, Uruguay, United States of America, Egypt and Panama.

However, Bahrain and Morocco reported that they had no laws to prohibit the execution of the mentally retarded.

The Kingdom of Bahrain remains committed to its principles, will continue on the path of reform and openness in order to achieve its sustainable development goals, enhance the values of tolerance and dialogue among all, without violence or bias, and will participate effectively in the establishment of security, stability and peace throughout the world.

1983 Italy, Philippines, China, Japan, Spain, Thailand, Peru, Colombia, Zambia, Ethiopia, Bahrain, Iraq and Jamaica.

Bahrain has always shown solidarity with friendly States and peoples through good times and bad.

Bahrain, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Malawi, Morocco, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Zimbabwe.

Bahrain, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Mongolia, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Zimbabwe.

Bahrain stated in its reservation that it did not consider itself bound by article 35, paragraph 2.

Bahrain stated in its reservation that it did not consider itself bound by article 15, paragraph 2.

Bahrain stated in its reservation that it did not consider itself bound by article 20, paragraph 2.

Bahrain was committed to the Treaty, to which it had become a party on 11 October 1988.

Both Bahrain and Pakistan stated that there were no special procedures employed to minimize the suffering of persons sentenced to death.

The President (spoke in French) I now call on the representative of Bahrain, who will speak on behalf of the Group of Asian States.

(pp) Commercial Law Seminar presented by the Commercial Law Development Reform (CDLP) (Manama, Bahrain 27 29 March 2005)

The Committee appreciates the establishment of trade unions in 2002 for the first time in Bahrain as well as of cultural associations composed of foreigners.