Bahrain, Kuwait conclude Taawun4 drill

Manama, Mar. 21(BNA): On behalf of the National Guard Commander General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, the National Guard Staff Director Major-General Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Khalifa attended the conclusion the Joint Commands Drill (Taawun4). The drill aimed at protecting the oil installations between Bahrain National Guard and its Kuwaiti counterpart, in the presence of Kuwait National Guard’s Undersecretary, Lt-General Hashim Abdulrazzaq Al Refai. Shaikh Abdulaziz pointed out that the exercise of "Taawun" is very important as it increases the level of readiness and security vigilance in the protection of oil installations. He stressed that this drill reflects the depth of military cooperation between the two branches of the National Guard in the kingdom and Kuwait, and the advanced level of experiences exchange between the two military systems. Al Refai stressed that the joint military action between Kuwait National Guard and its Bahraini counterpart comes in implementation of protocols of cooperation signed by the two sides, reflecting the depth relations between the two countries.