Royal praise for BDF's efficiency and capabilities

TDT | Manama                                                  

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com     

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, praised the Bahrain Defence Force’s efficiency and advanced capabilities, which continue to safeguard the Kingdom’s security and sovereignty.

HRH Prince Salman also commended the BDF’s vital role in supporting the Kingdom’s ongoing development, and its active contribution, alongside allied forces, to upholding regional security and stability.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister were speaking as he, along with His Highness Lieutenant Commander Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and His Highness Major Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, hosted yesterday a Ramadan iftar banquet for a number of BDF senior officers.

Upon arrival, His Royal Highness was received by the Commander-in-Chief of the BDF, Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Minister of Defence, Lieutenant-General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, the BDF Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, and other senior BDF officers.

During the banquet, HiRH Prince Salman highlighted the unwavering support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, to the BDF.

On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, His Royal Highness exchanged best wishes with the BDF Commander in Chief and senior BDF officers and wished the Kingdom, the Arab World, and Islamic nations security and prosperity.

The National Security Advisor and Commander of the Royal Guard, HH Major General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and a number of senior officials also attended the banquet.