King congratulated by Deputy Premier

Manama, Feb. 5 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from HH Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa on the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) 50th anniversary.  The Deputy Premier took pride in the national event, saying without the royal support, the BDF excellent military readiness would not have been attained.  He wished the BDF further successes to achieve in defending the homeland and national achievements, praying to Almighty to bless HM the King with good health and happiness and the Kingdom of Bahrain more progress and prosperity.