A royal welcome for ‘Arms of Relief’ team

TDT | Manama                                        

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com   

National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander, Major General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, received the Royal Guard’s search and rescue team “Arms of Relief ” after successfully completing their humanitarian relief mission in Turkey from February 11 to 22.

The Royal Guard Special Force Commander Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa attended the event Major General HH Shaikh Nasser affirmed that the noble humanitarian initiative is in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.

He commended the royal directives and the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, and the support of Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa to facilitate and ensure success of the taskforce’s noble humanitarian mission.

The National Security Advisor commended the dedication of all members of the taskforce and their high professionalism, despite the bad weather conditions, while performing the task assigned with them following the devastating earthquake which hit Syria and Turkey.

He noted that rapid response to stretch out a helping hand to the affected people serves the interest of all mankind. Major General HH Shaikh Nasser pointed out that solidarity is a characteristic feature of the Kingdom of Bahrain which embodies the wise visions of HM the King, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.

The meeting was attended by the Royal Guard Deputy Commander Major General Hamad Khalifa Al Noaimi.