Shura Council Chairman pays homage to Bahrain's fallen servicemen in Yemen

10 : 34 PM - 19/08/2016 Manama, Aug. 19 (BNA): Shura Council Chairman Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh extended condolences to Bahrain’s leadership and people on the demise of fallen BDF serviceman Sergeant-Major Isa Abdulla Badr Eid who lost his life while carrying out his duties within the Saudi-led Arab Coalition in the southern borders of Saudi Arabia. He stressed that Bahrain’s martyrs in Yemen set the most wonderful examples in answering the call of duty of defending the Arab nations and making enormous sacrifice for their security, stability and dignity. He pointed out that participation of Bahraini forces alongside their brethren from the GCC countries asserts fraternal cohesion and common destiny binding Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. He also affirmed that boosting security and common destiny of the Arab countries has become a duty to face challenges in this crucial phase of the history of the Arab nation. The Shura Council Chairman commended the dedicated national efforts of the BDF personnel as well as their high morale, professionalism and discipline in assuming their noble duties. He also praised their remarkable participation alongside the Saudi-led Arab Coalition forces in restoring legitimacy to Yemen, stressing that those efforts are a translation of the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa that Bahrain will continue providing all support to the legitimate leadership in Yemen. The Shura Council Chairman prayed to Allah the Almighty to rest the soul of the martyr in eternal peace and paradise and bless his family with patience and fortitude.