MANAMA — Commander-in-chief of the Defense Force of the Kingdom of Bahrain Gen. Shaikh Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received here Sunday the chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Gen. Fayadh Bin Hamid Al-Rwaili.

During the meeting, Gen. Al Khalifa decorated Gen. Al-Rwaili with Bahraini Medal First Degree, which was awarded to him by Bahrain King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Gen. Al Khalifa also conveyed to Gen. Al-Rwaili the greetings and appreciation of the King of Bahrain for his good efforts and fruitful role in enhancing and strengthening the ties of fraternity, coordination and cooperation in the joint military and defensive field. — SPA