BDF role crucial to the development of Bahrain: HRH CP
Manama : Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) plays a crucial role in protecting the hard-earned achievements of the Kingdom, said His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister yesterday.
Speaking on the occasion of Isa Royal Military College’s ceremony to mark the 12th graduating class of officer cadets – the Ahmed Al Fateh Brigade, the Crown Prince told the cadets that this commitment of the BDF “remains integral to Bahrain’s sustainable development.”
Prince Salman also reminded the graduating officers that “Bahraini citizens represent the true wealth of the nation and the engine behind the Kingdom’s development and modernisation”.
In his address, HRH the Crown noted that the Isa Royal Military College’s training programme has consistently produced officers capable of serving the Kingdom on all fronts.
His Royal Highness, attending the ceremony on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, was accompanied by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa.
Upon arrival, His Royal Highness was welcomed by Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander in Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), Lieutenant-General Yousif bin Ahmed Al Jalahma, Minister of Defence Affairs, Lieutenant-General Theyab bin Saqer Al Noaimi, Chief of Staff, His Highness Brigadier Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Guard, and a number of senior BDF officers.
His Royal Highness offered his congratulations to the commissioning officer cadets highlighting His Majesty King Hamad’s continued support to the College in recognition of its crucial role protecting the Kingdom’s stability and development.
HRH Prince Salman then honoured the college’s top achievers before the graduate cadets were handed the college’s banner and took their oath. The Isa Royal Military College Commandant presented his Royal Highness with a commemorative gift.
Major General Abdulrahman Khalifa Al Noaimi, Commandant of the Isa Royal Military College wished the graduate cadets success in their future postings.
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