MANAMA: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa paid a visit to the General Command Headquarters of Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), where he was received by BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chief of staff Lt. General Shaikh Duaij bin Salman Al Khalifa and a number of senior officers.
HM the King was briefed on the BDF future programmes and weapon development plans, as well as raising the BDF staff capabilities and providing them with the latest military systems and best training.
HM the King commended the BDF staff keenness to carry out their national duties and combat readiness that reinforces their role in carrying out national duty, stressed that BDF will remain the invulnerable shield that defends Bahrain’s safety and protects cultural and developmental gains made by its loyal citizens, wishing them success.