His Majesty King Hamad has praised the Royal Artillery’s honourable work and sacrifices to safeguard the kingdom.
The Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces yesterday deputised BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa to attend a ceremony marking the Royal Artillery’s 47th anniversary.
The BDF chief conveyed the greetings and appreciation of His Majesty to all the affiliates of the Royal Artillery on the establishment anniversary, praising their honourable work and the great sacrifices they are making, along with the BDF brethren, to safeguard the kingdom’s comprehensive development process, and consolidate its multi-lateral partnerships.
He affirmed the King’s pride in Bahrain’s efforts to undertake its historical defence role, praising its high commitment and readiness in the face of risks and challenges, as reflected in its renewed defence vision based on developing manpower and weapons, to ensure that the armed forces are provided with the latest expertise, sciences and skills so as to always remain capable of carrying out their duties.
The BDF chief was welcomed upon arrival by Defence Affairs Minister Lieutenant-General Abdulla Al Nuaimi, Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, Royal Artillery Commander Major-General Shaikh Khalifa bin Hassan Al Khalifa, and senior officers.
Major-General Jassim Zayed Al Kubaisi delivered a statement on behalf of the fallen servicemen’s families.
The BDF chief presented the fallen servicemen’s families and the wounded with medals bestowed upon them by the King. He also presented them with commemorative gifts.
The servicemen who were injured during the aggression that had targeted them at a time of truce greeted the Commander-in-Chief, who conferred on them the Wound Badge, in appreciation of the courage and valour they had shown while performing their national duty.
A commemorative gift was also presented to His Majesty by the Royal Artillery Commander.
Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa also praised the BDF’s achievements, and conveyed the King’s thanks and appreciation to BDF command, officers and personnel for their dedicated efforts in defending the nation and protecting its authentic values and fundamentals.
He added that the King had called for more constructive work to maintain the national achievements, reiterating his assertion that the BDF ensures the kingdom’s security, stability and progress and its ability to undertake its national duties under various circumstances is a source of pride for everyone.
The BDF chief also said that the King had prayed to Allah the Almighty to rest the souls of the fallen servicemen in eternal peace and to bless those wounded with a speedy recovery.
He asserted that the sacrifices made by those who fell in the line of duty will always remain engraved in the national memory.
The BDF Commander-in-Chief also highlighted the constant royal interest in the kingdom’s late soldiers, citing the King’s affirmation that caring for the fallen servicemen’s families and their affairs will always top his priorities, reflecting his recognition of the status of the late servicemen who had sacrificed their lives for the sake of the homeland.
Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa paid tribute to the late servicemen’s families for their patience and fortitude, commending the courage showcased by the wounded while carrying out their sacred patriotic duties. He wished them a speedy recovery.
He affirmed that thanks to the sound directives of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and the close follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, the BDF will continue playing its role in defending the homeland to the fullest.
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