Marking the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF)'s 47th anniversary on February 5, the Shura Council has submitted utmost congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa the Supreme Commander, His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister and to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister.

The Council issued a statement in which it has expressed its commendation and boasting of the BDF's posture as the invincible national defence shield that is capable of safeguarding the country's national security, stability, accomplishments, capabilities and protects its people thanks to the diligence and care afforded to the BDF by the wise leadership.

The Council hailed the efforts of BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and all BDF personnel, expressing pride in the BDF's values of discipline, management, honesty and the vast strides made in terms of standing readiness, qualification, training, growth, development of all BDF's land, naval and aerial armaments and battalions capable of defending the national security, safety and stability.

The Shura Council reiterated its support to the BDF in building military capabilities, developing human resources and technological tools in order carry out its noble duty of safeguarding the homeland's security, stability and gains.