The Amiri Order No. (17) of 2001 with respect of the ratification of National Action Charter, Upon submission of the chairmen of committee formed by Decree (5) of 2001 for the amendment of certain provisions of the Constitution, And after notifying the Council of Ministers, HEREBY enacted and assent the amended Constitution as follow: Signed: Hamed Bin Isa Al Khalifa, Amir of the State of Bahrain Issued at Rifa'a Place On: 2nd Du Alhja,1422 Hijra, Corresponding to: 14th February,2002 In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain In the name of God on high, and with His blessing, and with His help, we Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Sovereign of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in line with our determination, certainty, faith, and awareness of our national, pan-Arab and international responsibilities; and in acknowledgment of our obligations to God, our obligations to the homeland and the citizens, and our commitment to fundamental principles and our responsibility to Mankind, And in implementation of the popular will expressed in the principles enshrined in the National Action Charter; pursuant to the authority entrusted to us by our great people to amend the Constitution; out of our desire to complete the requirements of the democratic system of Government for our beloved nation; striving for a better future in which the homeland and the citizen will enjoy greater welfare, progress, development, stability and prosperity 5