HM King visits BDF, praises servicemen’s competence

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, yesterday paid a visit to the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF)’s General Command.

BDF Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Defence Affairs Minister, Lieutenant-General Yussef bin Ahmed Al-Jalahma, and Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Dhiyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, received HM.

HM the King, while meeting senior officers, lauded the achievements of the previous training season, and was informed about the preparations for the next training season so as to enhance competence and get ready for any challenges to the region.

HM King Hamad lauded the BDF’s successful and continuous participation within the Saudi-led Operation Restoring Hope in Yemen to support justice, defend our countries against any terrorist foreign interventions, and be honoured by contributing to defending the land of the Two Holy Mosques, hailing the achieved outstanding results.

HM the King praised the important and effective participation of the BDF servicemen in the joint military drill, “Gulf Shield 1”, hosted recently by Saudi Arabia.

HM King Hamad asserted that the BDF’s participation in the joint drill stems from the depth of the solid, deep-rooted brotherly relations with Saudi Arabia, and is in line with the Kingdom’s military cooperation with brotherly and friendly countries.

HM the King affirmed that the high morale and competence shown by the BDF servicemen throughout the joint drill’s phases are a source of pride, lauding the courage and bravery of all BDF affiliates in all tasks assigned to them.

HM the King, the Supreme Commander, stressed unwavering confidence in the brave BDF personnel and their ability to assume their patriotic duties, wishing them further success.