“Our aim is to promote Bahrain’s progress and prosperity and ensure citizens’ decent living standards”, he said. He was speaking as he visited the National Guard headquarters. He was received on arrival by National Guard Chief Major-General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa.
He stressed his firm keenness to achieve this lofty goal, “One hand, One Heart”, in a closely-knit family-like Bahraini society. HM the King met National Guard officers and thanked them on their permanent readiness to protect national security and hard-won achievements for the sake of citizens. He also extended his deep thanks to National Guard officers and non-commissioned officers, wishing them success in their duties. Major-General Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa thanked HM Majesty the King, on behalf of all National Guard personnel, for the visit.