Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received a cable of congratulations from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, on the occasion of the 58th anniversary of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF).
According to Bahrain News Agency, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister extended his congratulations to His Majesty on behalf of all members of the BDF. His Royal Highness underlined the BDF's representation of values such as pride, sacrifice, devotion, and loyalty. He noted its crucial role in maintaining security and stability, contributing to the Kingdom's prosperous future and supporting regional and international peace and security in collaboration with armed forces from other nations, in alignment with His Majesty's overarching vision.
His Royal Highness reiterated the commitment to safeguarding the Kingdom's security, stability, sovereignty, and ongoing progress. In reply, His Majesty the King sent a cable of thanks to His Royal Highness, describing the BDF as a source of national pride for the Kingdom.
His Majesty congratulated His Royal Highness and all BDF members, expressing appreciation for their efforts to advance the Force's capabilities and performance through enhanced training and modern armament. This ensures high readiness levels and the effective use of advanced systems and technologies to protect the Kingdom and its achievements.