In service of the nation

TDT | Manama

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hailed Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) servicemen yesterday for their strenuous efforts in preserving the Kingdom’s achievements and protecting the safety and security of the people with steadfast courage and unflinching determination.

HM the King, the Supreme Commander, was speaking as he received at Al Safriya Palace BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Defence Affairs Minister Lieutenant-General Abdulla bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, and BDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.Gen.

Dheyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi. They congratulated HM the King on the Holy Month of Ramadan, wishing him good health and happiness and the Kingdom of Bahrain and its loyal people further security, progress and stability, led by HM the King.

HM the King also exchanged with them Ramadan greetings, wishing them all many happy returns. HM the King lauded the BDF’s unwavering efforts and contributions to the national campaign to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19), hailing their keenness on providing highly equipped medical facilities to protect the health and safety of citizens and residents.

He expressed full confidence in the tireless campaign led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier to combat COVID-19, hailing the efficient and successful precautionary measures to contain the pandemic outbreak.

HM the King saluted the honourable stances of loyal citizens who have responded to the initiative of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs representative, National Security Advisor, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) president and Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF) Board of Trustees’ chairman.

HM the King paid tribute to those who answered the call of the nation and responded to the “Feenah Khair” donation drive to support efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, thus showing their patriotic mettle, loyalty, devotion and solidarity for the sake of the nation, extending thanks to all traders, businessmen, companies, banks, societies, expatriates, individuals and all other contributors.

HM the King reiterated thanks to the military and civil medical and nursing teams who are standing on the frontline and fighting the pandemic bravely, all determined to succeed and deliver the best of services to citizens and residents.

He praised them for their courage, devotion and noble stances and described them as an inspiring role model to all citizens. He paid tribute to all Bahraini men and women who answered the call of the nation and volunteered massively in order to contribute to this sublime patriotic duty.

HM the King extended Ramadan greetings to all brave BDF servicemen in Bahrain and abroad, wishing them all success.