Bahrain Defence Force Commander Hosts High-Level Meetings and Eid Greetings
Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), held a series of official meetings on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, with senior government officials and military leaders at the BDF headquarters.
In the first meeting, the Commander-in-Chief received His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Defence Affairs, along with several senior BDF officers. The delegation extended heartfelt Eid Al-Adha greetings to Shaikh Khalifa, wishing him continued good health and happiness on the occasion. In response, Shaikh Khalifa warmly exchanged greetings and prayers, expressing his hope that this blessed occasion brings peace, blessings, and prosperity to all.
In a separate meeting, the Commander-in-Chief welcomed His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy. Also present was His Excellency Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Advisor for Financial and Technical Affairs at the BDF. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation between the BDF and the Ministry of Finance, particularly in areas related to strategic coordination and resource management.
BDF Chief praises Bahrain-UK ties during meeting with Kingdom's Ambassador to London
Later in the day, Shaikh Khalifa received His Excellency Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Bahrain's Ambassador to the United Kingdom. The Commander-in-Chief praised the Ambassador's efforts in strengthening Bahrain-UK relations, highlighting the importance of continued diplomatic cooperation across various sectors.
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