Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Assistant Defense and Aviation Minister for Military Affairs, attended here yesterday at the Islands alongside Amluj at the Red Sea the independent training operation of the naval forces, "Al-Qirsh" (Shark), which comes within the framework of Seif Al-Salam-7 Exercises. Prince Khalid bin Sultan, who was accompanied by a number of high-ranking officers, was welcomed by Commander of the Western Fleet, Rear Admiral Abdullah Al-Sultan, and a number of officers. Speaking on the occasion, Prince Khalid bin Sultan highlighted the excellent training received by the Naval Forces. He noted that the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and his Crown Prince stress on the importance of developing the Armed Forces and improving their combat-readiness. Later Prince Khalid bin Sultan received a memorial gift from the Commander of The Western Fleet.