His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, National Guard Commander received Lieutenant General Eid bin Awad Al Shalawi, Commander of the GCC Unified Military Command.

HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa praised the unified military command role and its efforts to secure the bond of GCC countries, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.

He commended all affiliates of the command for their efforts in all sectors that contribute to the development of cooperation and enhancing defense capabilities within the GCC countries.

Earlier, Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Bahrain Defense Force Commander-in-Chief also received Lieutenant General Eid bin Awadh Al Shalawi, Commander of the GCC Unified Military Command.

Lieutenant-General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, Chief of Staff was present.

The Commander-in-Chief equally praised the fruitful efforts of the unified military command in consolidating the unity of purpose and destiny that binds the GCC countries.

Shaikh Khalifa lauded the cooperation of all affiliates of the command and expressed his appreciation for their sincere work in all sectors and formations, which contributes to the development of joint defense cooperation and supports defense capabilities of the GCC armed forces.