His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today received at Al Sakhir Palace His s Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Present were HM the King's Personal Representative His Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King's Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor, Royal Guard Commander Lieutenant-General HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Staff Colonel HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, and Royal Court Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.
The meeting focused on local issues, highlighting mainly comprehensive development and ways to further reinforce national achievements.
HM the King praised HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister's efforts to serve Bahrain and enhance its international standing, reinforcing its competitiveness and supporting initiatives to further development pathways.
He also commended the pioneering projects accomplished by the Government across all fields that serve the country’s development momentum and meet citizens' aspirations.
He noted Bahrain's youth and sports strides, undertaken by HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa which contributed to landmark achievements in different collective and individual games.
HM the King commended the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) for achieving third place in the competition for the best international sniper team / 3, which was held in the Republic of Turkiye with the participation of 32 international teams. Organized by the Royal Military College Sandhurst, United Kingdom.
He also praised the Ministry of the Interior for winning the first place in the World Championship for the Military Step Measuring Stick for the tenth time, which was organized by the Royal Military College Sandhurst in the United Kingdom.
He praised Manama Club which won the Super West Asian Basketball Championship and Al-Najma Club which clinched the 25th Asian Clubs Handball Championship.
"These achievements reflect Bahrainis' constant keenness and strong resolve to enhance their country's standing in all regional and international arenas", said HM the King.
Source: Bahrain News Agency