Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Assistant Minister of Defense and Aviation for Military Affairs, patronized today in the Northwestern region the conclusion of the exercise "Sword of Peace 7" with participation of all branches of the armed forces. In a speech on the occasion, Prince Khalid bin Sultan pointed out that more than 115,000 personnel and officers and 6000 vehicles participated in the exercise which will improve year after year, he said. Prince Khalid bin Sultan stated that the participation of Imam Mohammad bin Saud Mechanized Brigade of the National Guard in the exercise is the new element of this year's exercise. Prince Khalid bin Sultan commended the Border Guards' participation in the exercise. Prince Khalid bin Sultan also praised the Naval Forces' exercise which took place yesterday in Amloj. At the end of the event, Prince Khalid bin Sultan left Tabuk airport and was seen off by Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Tabuk Region, and other officials.