Bahrain stands for peace in the region : HM King

Manama : Bahrain stands united with brotherly and friendly countries in carrying out noble humanitarian tasks in order to reinforce peace, security and stability in the region, said His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, yesterday.

HM the King was speaking during his visit to the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF). On the occasion, HM King Hamad issued directives to continue developing the BDF, voicing pride in the BDF and its brave personnel who are always the protective shield of the nation.

The Supreme Commander praised the existing cooperation among the BDF, the National Guard and the Interior Ministry to assume their noble patriotic duties with courage, determination and discipline. HM King Hamad hailing their constant readiness to defend the nation and national unity, as well as the security of the citizens and residents.

HM King Hamad lauded the continuous development of the training programmes of the BDF, extending congratulations on the graduation of the first National Defence session and the eighth Joint Command and Staff session.

HM the King stressed the importance of such training sessions in preparing high-level commanders in the fields of command, strategic planning and objective analysis to take strategic decisions in the fields of defence and security.

Earlier, HM the King was welcomed by the BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Defence Affairs Minister Lieutenant-General Yusuf bin Ahmed Al-Jalahma, Royal Guard Commander Brigadier-General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and a number of senior officers. 

HM the King was also briefed on the BDF’s future development plans.