Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received a cable of congratulations from General His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, National Guard Commander, on the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the National Guard. General HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa extended, on behalf of all the National Guard affiliates, deepest gratitude and loyalty to HM the King on the occasion.
According to Bahrain News Agency, HH the National Guard Commander affirmed that thanks to the visions of HM the King, the National Guard has become a robust force with distinguished combat readiness and competence. It has consolidated its role and sacred national duty of being a military depth for the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) and a protective shield for the public security forces in protecting the kingdom's gains and capabilities, and safeguarding its security, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens and residents.
His Highness renewed allegiance and loyalty to HM the King, pledging that the National Guard will continue undertaking its sacred duties of safeguarding the kingdom's sovereignty and stability. HM the King sent a reply cable of thanks to General HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa.
HM King Hamad congratulated the National Guard Commander and all its affiliates on the national occasion, expressing pride in the achievements of the National Guard. HM the King expressed thanks to General HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa and all National Guard affiliates for their tireless efforts to undertake their tasks of defending the nation and its accomplishments, in coordination and cooperation with the BDF and the public security units, wishing them continued success.