HM King visits BDF General Command

Manama, Apr. 27 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visited the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF).

Upon arrival, His Majesty was received by Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the BDF.  His Majesty was accompanied by Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Royal Guard Commander, and Colonel His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Guard Special Force.

Also present to receive His Majesty were Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Defence Affairs, Lieutenant General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, Chief of Staff of the BDF.

During the visit, His Majesty was briefed on future plans to develop all BDF weapons and units. His Majesty expressed appreciation and pride in the brave BDF personnel for their dedication and unwavering commitment to fulfilling their noble national duties with courage and determination.

His Majesty also congratulated the winners of the final day of the His Majesty the King’s Shooting Championship for the Armed Forces, commending the organisers’ efforts and praising the BDF's continuous sporting achievements regionally and internationally.  His Majesty wished all personnel continued success.

His Majesty instructed senior officers to convey his greetings to all BDF personnel.