His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has inaugurated the command building and new facilities at Safreh Camp, as part of the celebrations of Bahrain National Day.

The opening ceremony was attended by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister and other senior officials.

His Majesty the King said the new facilities demonstrated Bahrain’s preparedness to address security challenges, and hailed the people’s contribution to Bahrain progress and prosperity, reported BNA.

Upon arrival, His Majesty was received by General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Interior Minister, and senior officials, who were congratulated for their efforts in the launch of the facilities.

His Majesty toured the new camp facilities and then unveiled the commemorative plaque marking the inauguration of the command building.

He honoured the Royal Police Academy's pace sticking team for winning the All Arms International Pace Sticking Competition for the tenth time since 2009.

His Majesty King Hamad commended the ministry personnel's achievements, professionalism, readiness, and outstanding capabilities, appreciating their sacrifices and dedication to duty.

He also commended the joint efforts of the Ministry of Interior, Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), National Guard, and National Intelligence Service for their dedication in serving the nation.

The Interior Minister lauded King Hamad's leadership, and vision on continued development, and for providing the framework for stability in the country.

He also noted the support of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister that helped transition Bahraini police into a modern and efficient police force, reported BNA.

The minister paid tribute to the commitment, dedicated efforts and sacrifices of Bahraini policemen in performing their role, highlighting their advancement and preparedness to meet challenges, it added.