Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, on the outstanding success of the "Bahrain Shield" joint exercise.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Interior Minister stated that the success of the exercise reflected His Majesty's strategic vision and leadership in advancing Bahrain's security and defence capabilities, establishing the Kingdom as a model of operational readiness and institutional excellence. He praised His Majesty's speech, noting it as a clear expression of Bahrain's unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security, strengthening Gulf solidarity, and reinforcing joint defence and security cooperation among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states to preserve regional security and stability.
General Shaikh Rashid highlighted that the successful planning and execution of the exercise, coupled with the high level of professionalism demonstrated by the participating forces, underscored the Kingdom's advanced defence capabilities. This achievement, he noted, reflects the effectiveness of His Majesty's strategic approach, institutional integration, and close cooperation with GCC countries.
He also reaffirmed the Ministry of Interior's dedication to implementing His Majesty's directives and continuing to fulfil its national responsibilities in support of the Kingdom's security, stability, and ongoing progress.