Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received a cable of congratulations from Major General Bassam Mohammed Khamis Al Maraj, President of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), on the occasion of the 58th anniversary of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF).
According to Bahrain News Agency, the NIA President highlighted the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, in the development of the Bahrain Defence Force.
The NIA President concluded by wishing further progress and prosperity for the Kingdom of Bahrain.
In response, His Majesty the King sent a cable thanking the NIA President. His Majesty expressed pride in the achievements of the Bahrain Defence Force and the advanced level it has attained in training, preparedness, and operational efficiency in fulfilling its national duties.