National Guard-Pakistani Army drill success hailed

Manama, Dec. 30 (BNA): National Guard Commander Lieutenant-General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa has lauded the success of the joint military drill, "Badr 1", carried out between the Bahraini National Guard and the Pakistani Army in Pakistan. He praised the Pakistan's preparations to ensure the success of the joint exercise, and the high professionalism of the Pakistani armed forces and the national Guard personnel. The National Guard Commander said that the joint drill had reflected the high-level military coordination between Bahrain and Pakistan, which, he affirmed, resulted in the success of the two sides in achieving all pre-set goals and confirmed confidence in the combat potentials of the Pakistani armed forces and the National Guard. He stressed the strength of the Pakistani-Bahraini relations, especially in the military and security fields, noting that such ties are an example to be emulated. He added that the Bahraini-Pakistani relations and cooperation in various fields received a boost following the recent visit of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, to Pakistan. The joint drill, "Badr 1", which concluded in Islamabad, focused on military skills and exercises for the aim of upgrading the competence of the participants, and enhance anti-terror coordination.