Crown Prince graces royal gathering in Japan

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman yesterday had an audience and luncheon with His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, Emperor of Japan and Her Majesty Empress Masako, Empress of Japan at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan.

Upon arrival, Their Royal Highnesses were welcomed by Grand Steward of the Imperial House Agency NishimuraYasuhiko.

During the audience, His Royal Highness and His Majesty discussed bilateral issues of mutual importance to Brunei Darussalam and Japan, including cooperation in the areas of energy, trade, education and people-to-people exchanges.

Following the audience, Their Royal Highnesses attended a luncheon hosted by Their Majesties at Rensui-kita, Imperial Palace.

Also attending the luncheon were His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Akishino and Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Akishino.

Prior to departure, Their Royal Highnesses were bade farewell by Their Majesties.