HM King Hamad hails BDF and affiliates for fulfilling ‘sacred duty’ at home and as regional peace-keeping force
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, has commended the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) and its affiliates for fulfilling their sacred duty of defending the nation.
HM the King congratulated the BDF personnel and the Bahraini people as he patronised yesterday the opening of the Royal Guard Command building, marking the 54th anniversary of BDF.
He issued an order promoting and bestowing orders of appreciation on several BDF affiliates.
The opening ceremony was held in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister, and BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.
His Majesty commended the role and dedicated efforts of the BDF Commander-in-Chief to develop BDF into a deterrent and peace-keeping force in the region as well as a force for national prosperity and growth.
He also praised the Royal Guard Command new building, expressing resolve to continue the march of development.
HM wrote in the visitors’ book, expressing appreciation for opening the Royal Guard Command building.
On arrival, HM the King was welcomed by National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander, His Highness Major General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Royal Guard Special Force Commander, His Highness Lieutenant Colonel Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
The ceremony was also attended by senior officials and several senior officers.
After the national anthem, HM the King handed over the banner of the Royal Guard Battalion 14 and the banner of the Royal Security and Protection Battalion 17.
He unveiled the commemorative plaque declaring the opening of the building.
Security and stability
In his welcome speech, the National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander, HH Major General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, paid tribute to HM the King for patronising the opening of the Royal Guard Command building.
HH Major General Shaikh Nasser praised the BDF as the bulwark of the nation and its achievements and unity, as well as in achieving security and stability at the regional level.
He commended the royal achievements and the great care and support accorded to BDF in terms of armament and training.
He also praised the support of HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister, and the tireless efforts of the BDF Commander-in-Chief to develop the Bahrain military.
HH Major General Shaikh Nasser presented a commemorative gift to HM the King, a model of the historic “Sabha” fort which was built by the late Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa in Al Zubarah town in 1762 AD.
HM the King toured the Royal Guard Command building and listened to a briefing by HH Shaikh Nasser on its departments.
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