The ministry pointed out that maintaining the security of the Kingdom and the safety of its people as well as achieving a better life for all citizens and consolidating more achievements in all fields, are the first responsibility of government. At this stage, the priority is to correct the political path for all and prepare to provide a suitable environment in the coming elections under the principle of the freedom to form political associations or join any of them as national, popular and democratic organizations working representing citizens within the framework of national unity, social peace and democracy specified by the Constitution and the National Action Charter. The ministry affirmed that maintaining security, continuing to promote development in all fields and achieving the 2030 Economic Vision of the Kingdom is the fundamental force for all the faithful who work in this land in different positions and persuasions, who stood faithfully in the face of these extremist and exclusionary organizations throughout history and in various places, and practiced their role in the national construction and development as well as serve their community without discrimination. Bahrain and Gulf Arab states will continue to be an oasis of safety, security and a home for every faithful, whatever direction the doctrine or faith of those who have demonstrated loyalty by word and deed. --SPA 16:27 LOCAL TIME 13:27 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w