Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations and thanks to Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Adviser, Commander of the Royal Guard and Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Council, on the successful launch of the first joint Bahraini-UAE satellite Light-1.
He commended Shaikh Nasser for his great efforts in ensuring the honourable historical scientific achievement for the kingdom.
He stressed that the vital project, in which qualified Bahrainis nationals were involved, will constitute an important breakthrough in strengthening the kingdom's capabilities in the technical, scientific and research fields, and in consolidating its global position and leadership in space science.
In reply, Shaikh Nasser sent a cable of thanks to King Hamad.
Shaikh Nasser stressed that space science and scientific and technical research were able, during the auspicious era of King Hamad, and with the help of qualified and creative Bahrainis, to accomplish the national achievement, the first step for Bahraini youth to move forward in space and creativity.
He also praised Bahrain's comprehensive progress that has demonstrated that all loyal Bahrainis stand united as the nation led by King Hamad moves forward and enlightened by His Majesty's directives.
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