Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, today received a cable of congratulations from Lieutenant General Staff Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Defence Affairs, on the 58th anniversary of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF).
According to Bahrain News Agency, Abdullah bin Hassan 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 in the development of the Bahrain Defence Force. The Defence Affairs Minister concluded by wishing further progress and prosperity for the Kingdom of Bahrain.
In response, His Royal Highness sent a cable of thanks to Abdullah bin Hassan. His Royal Highness commended the BDF on their achievements and the efficiency and experience they have gained through continuous training and modernisation, affirming their readiness to defend the Kingdom and its resources.