HM King visits BDF General Command

Manama, July 29 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, paid a visit today to Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) General Command where he was welcomed by Defence Minister Lieutenant General Yusef bin Ahmed Al Jalahma, Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Dhiab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi and senior officers. HM the King was accompanied by Royal Guard Commander Brigadier Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Royal Guard Special Force Commander Major Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa. HM King Hamad followed up on BDF’s continuous participation in the Operation Restoring Hope as part of the Saudi-led Arab coalition. He lauded the noble humanitarian efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia spearheaded by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to provide assistance for the Yemeni people and serve Arab and Islamic issues. HM the King praised courage of the Saudi Armed Forces in deterring the terrorist attacks, commending contribution of the brave BDF personnel in standing united with their brethren from the Saudi and UAE Armed Forces to defend the southern border of Saudi Arabia. He wished the BDF personnel every success.