Bahrain’s National Guard Director of Staff Major General Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Khalifa witnessed the conclusion of the virtual joint exercise (Taawon 5), between Bahraini and Kuwaiti National Guards through the National Guard operations room in Al-Sakhir Camp.

The Kuwaiti National Guard Undersecretary Lieutenant General Hashim Abdul Razzaq Al-Rifai was present in the Kuwaiti National Guard operations room in Kuwait, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.

The Director of Staff confirmed that the fifth edition of the exercise comes in implementation of the cooperation protocols signed between the two sides to raise levels of coordination and exchange experiences, reflecting the depth of military cooperation between the two National Guard officials, and working to achieve high levels of readiness in the two military systems.

The Kuwaiti National Guard Undersecretary praised the great level shown by the men of the National Guard in the two countries, stressing that the joint Bahraini-Kuwaiti military work is witnessing improvement and reflecting the success of the joint military action unit in protecting national security.

Meanwhile, Bahrain’s National Guard President General His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa visited the National Guard Medical Center in Sakhir Camp, which is part of the National Guard development projects according to the 2020 strategic plan.

HH Sheikh Mohammed inspected the center’s facilities and was briefed about its equipment and capabilities.

The medical center includes a number of advanced medical departments; a surgical room equipped with advanced medical capabilities and devices, a sterilization room dedicated to preparing the medical staff before entering the operating room, a treatment room for minor surgeries, and a care room for resuscitation and extreme care.