BDF Chief tours BIDEC 2019

Manama, Oct. 29 (BNA): Commander-in-Chief of Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa toured today Bahrain International Defence Exhibition and Conference (BIDEC 2019) which is held at Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre (BIECC). He was accompanied by Defence Minister Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi and Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Dhiab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi. The BDF Commander-in-Chief praised the royal patronage of the event which showcased ground, air and naval weaponry. He watched the cutting edge military exhibits on display and met representatives of the international companies taking part in the fair. He also listened to a detailed account on the latest military products in all defence categories. He affirmed that Bahrain’s hosting of the second edition of BIDEC proves to the world the kingdom’s keenness to promote its regional and international partnerships in the defence and military fields so as to boost regional and global security and stability. The BDF Commander-in-Chief underlined the importance of BIDEC as an international platform to showcase the latest military technologies and exchange experiences and visions regarding the latest regional and international security developments. He added that the kingdom’s continuous hosting of BIDEC is congruent with its unwavering commitment towards regional security and deep recognition of the importance of strong coalitions to achieve peace and sustainable growth. The BDF Commander-in-Chief affirmed BDF continuous development of its weaponry to remain the bulwark of the nation and a pillar for regional stability. The BDF Commander-in-Chief was accompanied during his tour of BIDEC 2019 by BDF senior officers.