Deputy King Visits RBNF and British Minesweeper
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Deputy of His Majesty the King and Crown Prince, has praised the key role played by the Royal Bahrain Naval Force (RBNF) in safeguarding the kingdom’s territorial waters and effective participation in efforts to maintain security and stability in the Arabian Gulf.
This came as the Deputy King paid a visit today to the headquarters of RBNF where he was welcomed on arrival by the Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, RBNF Commander and a number of its senior officers.HRH Crown Prince hailed RBNF’s continuous development, as well as its affiliates’ preparedness, dedication and readiness to defend the homeland and preserve its glorious national march.HRH Crown Prince was also briefed on RBNF’s duties, its recently-introduced equipment and the joint drills, exercises and missions it is conducting within the on-going cooperation with brotherly and friendly countries to maintain regional security and stability.
Then, HRH Crown Prince visited the British Minesweeper where he was welcomed by the warship’s Commanding Officer and a number of senior officers.HRH Crown Prince was informed about the minesweeper’s duties and the equipment it uses to detect and clear mines and ensure the safety of maritime navigation.
The Crown Prince praised the advanced level of the on-going military cooperation between Bahrain and the United Kingdom, which, he asserted, is among the distinguished results of the solidity of the deep-rooted bilateral relations strengthened thanks to the sound directives of His majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
The Deputy King also praised the important role played by naval forces of friendly counties, including the UK, to promote security and stability in the Arabian Gulf.Advisor at HRH Crown Prince’s Court for Political and Economic Affairs Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, Head of the HRH Crown Prince’s Court Shaikh Khalifa bin Daij Al Khalifa and RBNF Commander Commodore Shaikh Khalifa bin Abdulla Al Khalifa accompanied HRH Crown Prince during his visit to the British minesweeper.
