Defence minister receives Australian officials

Manama, July 29 (BNA): Defence Affairs Minister Lt-General Yousef bin Ahmed Al Jalahma today received the Commander of Australian Combined Operations Forces Air Marshal Mell Hupfeld accompanied with Vice Admiral Jimmy Hatcher, Commander of the Combined Task Force (CTF633). The two sides discussed topics pertaining to boosting the current cooperation ties. Senior BDF officers were present as well as the Riydh-based Australian Military Attaché accredited to Bahrain, Col. Bradley Scott.