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Congratulations continue for HM King Hamad, HRH Prince Salman on BDF's 53rd anniversary

TDT | Manama

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Congratulations continued to pour in for His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander, and Prime Minister, on the occasion of the Bahrain Defence Force celebrating its 53rd anniversary of establishment and the inauguration of the Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Cardiac Specialist Centre.

Earlier in a message, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister reiterated the BDF servicemen’s allegiance to HM the King in assuming their responsibility and pivotal role in protecting development achievements, national stability and prosperity and achieving peace and security in the region.

HM, the King and Supreme Commander also exchanged cables of congratulations on this occasion with BDF Commander in Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and National Guard Commander His Highness General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al-Khalifa.

National Security Agency Chief Lieutenant-General Adel bin Khalifa Al Fadhel in a message expressed his pride in the advanced level of professionalism and combat readiness BDF shows in defending Bahrain and its achievements. He said the BDF’s achievements will remain as a source of pride for the Kingdom and its citizens.

Information Affairs Minister, Ali bin Mohammed Al-Rumaihi praised the crucial role of BDF in the nation-building process.

Al-Rumaihi extended deepest congratulations to HM the King and HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister marking the BDF’s 53rd anniversary, paying tribute to the BDF Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, all BDF’s servicemen.

Information Affairs Minister stressed that the BDF will always remain the protective shield of the development and civilisational achievements of the “Kingdom of Love and Tolerance”, and a bulwark against the forces of darkness, terrorism and external conspiracies.

Interior minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa commended the BDF’s professionalism and military capabilities, in light of HM the King’s unwavering support.

The minister highlighted HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister’s role in further advancing the BDF, wishing HRH and the BDF personnel further success in serving the Kingdom, under the leadership of HM the King.

Royal Court Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa prayed to Allah the Almighty to protect HM the King and bless him with good health and happiness to continue leading the nation, hailing the BDF strides over more than five decades.

BDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Dheyab bin Saq Al Nuaimi expressed pride at the advanced level, defence capabilities and combat readiness of BDF. Deputy Prime Minister, His Highness Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, prayed to Allah the Almighty to protect HM the King, and bless him with good health and happiness.

The Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal, commended the BDF, noting its efforts in safeguarding the Kingdom, and wished it further development and progress under the leadership of HM the King.

Oil Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa hailed BDF patriotic role and sacrifices to maintain national security and stability, lauding the royal care and support which contributed to enhancing its capabilities, competence and combat readiness.

HM also received congratulatory messages from the Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister His Highness Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Defence Affairs Minister Lieutenant-General Abdulla bin Hassan Al Noaimi, His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of the Royal Court, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, His Highness Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Bahrain Football Association (BFA) Chairman Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, the Shura Council Chairman, Ayman bin Tawfiq Al-Moayad, Minister of Youth and Sports Affairs, Ahmed Mahdi Al-Haddad, Chairman of the Human Rights Committee of the Shura Council, Nasser Sultan Al-Suwaidi, CEO of the National Oil and Gas Authority, Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE), Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa Southern Governor, HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa and several others.