Royal Guard Special Force commander to attend joint exercise

Manama, Feb. 16 (BNA): Royal Guard Special Force Commander His Highness Major Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa has arrived in France to attend a Joint Exercise held between Bahraini Royal Guard and French Special Forces. HH Shaikh Khalid commended the advanced level of bilateral ties in all fields nurtured by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President Francois Hollande, citing the two leaders' keenness on further consolidating these ties in the interest of both countries and peoples. His Highness affirmed France's possession of beneficial expertise to share in various sectors, which will contribute to opening vaster vistas of cooperation and boost the friendship ties between both countries.