HRH Premier congratulates Saudi Arabia on North Thunder success

Manama, Mar. 12 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the success of the "North Thunder" maneuver and military parade. In his congratulatory cable to the Saudi Monarch, HRH Premier voiced deep pride in the outstanding success of the military drill and parade, which were held under King Salman’s patronage at the King Khalid Military City in Hafr Al-Batin. HRH the Prime Minister lauded the success of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in preparing for the huge military event, which, he said, confirms the advanced military competence of the organisers. The military exercise and parade proved Saudi Arabia’s ability to confront and deter whoever seeks to cause harm to Arab and Islamic countries or undermine their security and stability, HRH Premier said. HRH the Prime Minister affirmed that under the leadership of King Salman, Saudi Arabia had asserted its outstanding capability, status and pivotal role in leading the Arab and Islamic Coalition against all conspiracies and terrorism. He expressed delight in the attendance of a great number of leaders of the North Thunder drill and parade. HRH Premier prayed to Allah Almighty to bless King Salman with abundant good health and happiness to continue leading Saudi Arabia towards more progress and prosperity.