Manama, November 10 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, attended today the closing phase of the pre-World War II era. The Bahraini-Emirati joint anti-terror exercise “Julmud 3”.
Members of the Royal Guard of the Bahrain Defense Force and a number of weapons and units from the Bahrain Defense Force, the Ministry of Interior and the National Intelligence Service participated in the military exercise, which was held over several days, as well as elements of the UAE Armed Forces.
His Majesty the King welcomed the President of the Emirates and thanked him for attending the exercise.
Upon his arrival at the site, His Majesty the King and the Head of State were received by the Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defense Force, Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the National Security Adviser and Commander of the Royal Guard, Major General HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa (Director of the Bahrain Defense Force Department). The exercise) Commander of the Royal Guard Special Force, Colonel Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the senior invitees.
At the beginning of the exercise, Major General Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Deputy Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Issa bin Abdan Al Mazrouei signed a memorandum of understanding for military cooperation between the two brotherly countries to combat terrorism. .
His Majesty the King and the Head of State praised the memorandum aimed at strengthening military cooperation between the two brotherly countries.
The National Security Adviser, Commander of the Royal Guard, Major General Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, director of the exercise, delivered a welcoming speech in which he praised the presence of His Majesty the King and the Head of State. He praised the heroic epics of the Bahraini, Emirati and Saudi soldiers in fighting terrorist groups and defending religion, land and the Arab identity of the region. He also praised the continuous efforts of the Arab coalition forces to deter terrorism with firmness and strength.
His Highness said, “This exercise is in the interest of security, stability and peace in the region and enhances plans to confront the dangers facing our Arab countries.”
Major General Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa recited a poem on this occasion.
His Majesty the King thanked Major General Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa for his excellent management of the exercise and for his efforts to raise the combat efficiency of the Royal Guard personnel. He praised the members of the Bahrain Defense Force, praising the efforts of all participating parties to make the military exercises a success.
His Majesty the King welcomed the participants from the UAE armed forces, praising the strong historical relations and cooperation between the two brotherly countries. He also praised the firmness in the fight against terrorism, noting that the challenges facing the region require the mobilization of ranks and constant vigilance.
The Head of State expressed his happiness for attending the exercise, which demonstrated the skill and efficiency of the participants. He wished Bahrain and the UAE lasting security and further growth and prosperity.
The participants took souvenir photos with His Majesty the King and the Head of State.
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