His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, paid a visit to the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF)’s General Command, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.

Upon arrival, HM the King was welcomed by the BDF Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, and Defense Affairs Minister, Lieutenant-General Yussef bin Ahmed Al-Jalahma.

HM King Hamad was accompanied by Royal Court Minister, Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Royal Guard Commander, Brigadier-General, HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Royal Guard’s Special Force, Major HH Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

While meeting Senior Officers, HM King Hamad expressed pride in the BDF’s brave servicemen, who, he said, will remain the protective shield that defends the nation and safeguards its hard-won achievements, march and unity.

HM the King, the Supreme Commander, valued highly the patriotic duties carried out by the BDF servicemen with bravery, determination and discipline, praising the advanced professional level they have reached as proved in the various tasks assigned to them.

HM the King stressed that the BDF’’s personnel’s mastery of modern technology encourages the BDF to move to military industry to complete its military system.

HM the King also lauded the graduation of the 10th joint command and staff session during a ceremony held recently under his patronage at the Royal Command, Staff and National Defense College, extending congratulations to the graduates from Bahrain and other brotherly countries, and wishing them every success in serving their countries and Nation.

HM the King, the Supreme Commander, wished all BDF servicemen continuous success in carrying out their patriotic duties.