Commander-in-Chief receives Commander of GCC Unified Military Command

Manama, Oct. 12 (BNA): Bahrain Defense Force Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received Commander of the GCC Unified Military Command Lieutenant General Eid bin Awadh Al Shalawi. Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi was present. The commander-in-chief praised the fruitful efforts of the unified military command in consolidating the unity of purpose and destiny that binds the GCC countries. Shaikh Khalifa lauded the cooperation of all affiliates of the command and appreciated their sincere work in all sectors and formations, which contributes to the development of joint defense cooperation and supports defense capabilities of the GCC armed forces.