HM visits Oman’s Special Force HQ

Saturday, April 18, 2009 by فيرو ز بكر

HIS Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of yesterday paid a visit to the Sultan’s Special Force at Al-Somoudh Garrison located in Halbaan on the second day of his state visit to the .

According to a statement from Brunei’s Prime Minister’s Office, His Majesty was greeted by General Ali bin Majid Al-Ma’maari, the Minister of Royal Office and Amar Al-Amri, the commander of the Sultan’s Special Force upon his arrival.

Following a briefing on the organisation and task of the Sultan’s Special Force, His Majesty was shown a display of the equipment used by the mobile regiment. His Majesty then proceeded to the gymnasium to witness a self-defence performance.

His Majesty continued the tour of the facilities with a visit to the anti-terrorism training area, where he saw demonstrations of , involving a hijacked aircraft and hostages. His Majesty was then invited to try the regiment’s weapons at the .

Before concluding the visit to the Al-Somoudh Garrison of the Sultan’s Special Force, His Majesty was invited to the Officers’ Mess where senior officers of the regiment greeted His Majesty. General Ali bin Majid and Amar presented His Majesty with souvenirs shortly after His Majesty signed the guest book. In return, His Majesty presented to General Ali and Amar.

On Wednesday night, His Majesty Said Al-Said, the , hosted a at the of Al-Alam Palace in honour of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of . The was also attended by Sayyid bin Al-Said, Omani for the and Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said, and Culture as the Minister-In-Attendance.

Also present were other members of the Royal Family and as well as members of the Omani Government, members of the diplomatic corps and members of the official delegation of .

Source: english.siamdailynews.com

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