King Hamad praises key BDF role

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He extended his warm congratulations to citizens on the occasion which, he said, brought back to mind a defining moment in Bahrain’s history.

"I am glad to address you on this blessed day brothers of arms and congratulate you for your dedication to your sacred duties in bearing the flag and defending the nation," His Majesty, who is also the Supreme Commander, said.

He was speaking as he patronised a grandiose military parade at Sakhir Airbase. It was organised by the BDF to mark His Majesty’s ‘Ten Bright Years’ and the force’s anniversary.

Present were His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander.

BDF Commander-in-Chief General Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, National Guard commander Lieutenant General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, BDF chief-of-Staff Major General Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al Khalifa and senior officers attended.

Our march, His Majesty said, is continuing, to reap success after success in both military and civil areas. He cited the military duties assigned to the BDF and its participation alongside counterparts in the GCC and other friendly countries.

 

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