Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received a cable of congratulations from Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), on the 58th anniversary of the establishment of the Bahrain Defence Force.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Commander-in-Chief conveyed his congratulations and best wishes to His Majesty, on behalf of himself and all BDF members. Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed affirmed that BDF members renew their pledge of allegiance to His Majesty, reiterating their commitment to remain devoted soldiers and to continue offering dedication and sacrifice in service of the Kingdom.
In response, His Majesty the King sent a cable of thanks to the Commander-in-Chief for his cable, in which he commended the efforts of Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed in developing the Bahrain Defence Force at all levels.
His Majesty congratulated Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed and all BDF members on this national occasion. HM King praised BDF's achievements and the high levels of competence and expertise of its members gained through continuous training and modernisation, and their readiness to defend the nation and its capabilities.
His Majesty also expressed his appreciation for the efforts to enhance the Force's efficiency, strengthen its ability to operate advanced military systems, and keep pace with modern and evolving military developments.