Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today 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 Kingdom of Bahrain's election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2026 - 2027 term.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the election of Bahrain to this significant position marks an important milestone for the kingdom on the international stage. The non-permanent seat on the Security Council allows Bahrain to participate in key global diplomatic discussions and decisions, reflecting its growing influence in international affairs. Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa's congratulatory message highlights the pride and support of the Bahrain Defence Force for the leadership and direction under HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.