His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a cable of congratulations from BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa on the Kingdom of Bahrain's celebrations of its National Days on December 16 and 17, the anniversary of the establishment of the modern state of Bahrain as an Arab and Muslim country in 1783 by its founder Ahmed Al-Fateh, the 42nd Anniversary of its accession to the UN as a full member and the 14th Anniversary of HM's Accession to the Throne. The BDF Commander-in-Chief extended, on behalf of all BDF personnel, heartfelt congratulations to HM the King, wishing Bahrain further progress and prosperity under his leadership.