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, yesterday arrived in Beijing, China for a state visit, which begins today.
His Majesty will also attend the 9th Asian Winter Games to be held tomorrow in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province.
Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.
Upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport, His Majesty was welcomed by China’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Han Jun; and Ambassador of China to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo.
Also present to greet His Majesty on arrival were Minister of Foreign Affairs II Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Erywan bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Haji Mohd Yusof and Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to China Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Pahlawan Colonel (Rtd) Dato Paduka Haji Abdu’r Rahmani bin Dato Paduka Haji Basir.
Earlier, prior to leaving Istana Nurul Iman, a Doa Selamat was recited by State Mufti Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned.
Present at His Majesty the Sultan’s Flight Hangar in Rimba to bid farewell to His Majesty were members of the royal family.
Also present at His Majesty the Sultan’s Flight Hangar to bid farewell to His Majesty were Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran-pengiran Cheteria; Cabinet ministers; members of the Privy Council; deputy ministers; the Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces; and the Acting Commissioner of Police of the Royal Brunei Police Force.
