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Borneo Bulletin, Monday July 15, 2019
Birthday wishes pour in for His Majesty
ON BEHALF of the Government
and people of Japan, I would like to
extend my heartfelt congratulations
to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal
Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah
ibni Al-MarhumSultan Haji Omar ‘Ali
Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien,
Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of
Brunei Darussalam on His Majesty’s
73
rd
birthday.
On this joyous occasion, I would
like to express my most profound
esteem
for
the
distinguished
leadership of His Majesty which has
brought peace and prosperity to
Brunei, and I pledge to do my best
to strengthen the ties between Japan
and Brunei through various forms of
economic and cultural cooperation
as well as through people-to-people
exchange.
Japanese people have been
celebrating the beginning of a new
era –
Reiwa
, meaning beautiful
harmony – which marks the
accession of our new Emperor.
The excellent relations between
Japan and Brunei are reflected in
the relationship between the royal
family of Brunei and the imperial
family of Japan.
His Majesty the Emperor of
Japan has maintained a strong
friendship with His Royal Highness
Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal
Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah
since attending his wedding in
2004 and I believe this new era will
see ever closer ties between our
two countries, and our two royal
families.
As the Ambassador of Japan to
Brunei Darussalam, I amdetermined
to contribute to this strengthening
of the bilateral relations between
Japanese Ambassador to
Brunei Darussalam Motohiko Kato
Japanese Ambassador to Brunei
DarussalamMotohiko Kato
ON THE occasion of the 73
rd
birthday of
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum
Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul
Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-
Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, I extend my
warmest congratulations and best wishes
to His Majesty.
Brunei is known as ‘Abode of Peace’.
Under the wise leadership of His Majesty,
Brunei has been enjoying political stability,
economic development, social progress
and harmony.
His Majesty has played an important
role in promoting the friendly cooperation
between China and Brunei.
After the
successful visit by His Majesty to China
in September 2017, Chinese President
Xi Jinping paid a State Visit to Brunei
Darussalam last November.
His Majesty attended the 2
nd
Belt and
Road Forum for International Cooperation
in Beijing in April this year.
The leaders of
the two countries have reached important
consensus in further promoting the
relations between the two countries and
have elevated the relations to a new height.
China and Brunei are working together
to align the Belt and Road Initiative with
Brunei Vision 2035, expanding cooperation
and people-to-people exchanges in various
fields, injecting new impetus to the bilateral
relations aiming to bring more benefits to
the two peoples.
The Chinese Embassy in Brunei
Darussalamwill continue tomake its efforts
to promote the relations and cooperation
between the two countries.
May His Majesty enjoy good health and
continued success. May Brunei Darussalam
enjoy greater prosperity and its people
happiness and well-being.
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Brunei Darussalam Yu Hong
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of
China to Brunei Darussalam Yu Hong
Japan and Brunei. I understand that
His Majesty places great importance
on the diversification of the
country’s economy and, in terms of
economic cooperation, Japanese
companies continue to make great
contributions, working in multiple
sectors.
The launch of direct Royal Brunei
Airlines flights between Tokyo and
Bandar Seri Begawan means that
these economic ties are now even
easier to make and it generates new
opportunities for tourism.
It also provides Bruneians with
a convenient way to attend the
Summer Olympic and Paralympic
Games in Tokyo in 2020. Be
assured that Bruneian athletes
and spectators will receive a warm
welcome from Japan. We regularly
work with young Bruneian athletes
through our various exchange
programmes so that they can
connect with their peers in Japan.
In this new era of beautiful
harmony, I would like, once
again, to offer my wholehearted
congratulations and best wishes
for the happiness and prosperity of
His Majesty and all of the people of
Brunei Darussalam.
EVERY year, July 15 marks a uniquely
special occasion for the Bruneians and the
foreigners living in Brunei Darussalam as
it is the birthday of His Majesty Sultan Haji
Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah
ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali
Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan
and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.
This year, like the previous years, we are
celebrating His Majesty’s birthday with
happiness and gratitude.
On behalf of all the Bangladeshis in
Brunei, I congratulate His Majesty on
reaching his 73
rd
birthday and pay our deep
gratitude for His Majesty’s appreciation of
the contribution of Bangladeshis made to
the development of Brunei. We proudly
share the happy feelings of our Bruneian
friends in commemorating the celebration
of the day.
The last visit by Bangladesh Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina is a reminder of
our existing friendly ties, and prospects
for further growth in bilateral cooperation.
We pray for the sound, happy and blissful
life for His Majesty and all members of the
royal family on this happy occasion.
High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Brunei Darussalam
Air Vice Marshal (Rtd) Mahmud Hussain
High Commissioner of Bangladesh
to Brunei Darussalam Air Vice Marshal
(Rtd) Mahmud Hussain
ON BEHALF of the people of the United
States (US) of America, it is my special
privilege to present heartfelt wishes and
congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Haji
Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah
ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali
Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan
and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam
on the occasion of His Majesty’s 73
rd
birthday celebration.
As the US Ambassador to Brunei
Darussalam, it is an honour to work
with His Majesty and the Government of
Brunei to continue to enhance the strong
and long-lasting relationship between
our two countries. We are grateful for
His Majesty’s warm friendship and
outstanding leadership in creating a
mutually productive relationship for
economic prosperity, peace, and stability.
On the occasion of His Majesty’s
birthday, I would like to express my
appreciation to His Majesty for the
Ambassador of the United States of America
to Brunei Darussalam Matthew J Matthews
successes our nations have shared and
wish His Majesty’s continued health,
prosperity and happiness on this joyous
day.
Ambassador of the United States of
America to Brunei Darussalam Matthew J
Matthews