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 Sunday left Bahrain following the conclusion of a state visit.
Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.
Prior to departure, a Doa Selamat was recited by Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Besar.
His Majesty was accompanied to Sakhir Air Base by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain. Before arriving at the air base, His Majesty visited Al-Sakhir Palace. Also present at Sakhir Air Base to bid farewell to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam was His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain; and His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Guard of Bahrain.
Chargé d’Affairés of the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Bahrain Nazirah binti Haji Zaini was also present.
During the state visit, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam attended a meeting with His Majesty King Hamad as well as members of the royal family of Bahrain.
In addition, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam attended the welcoming ceremony at Gudaibiya Palace; separate private banquets hosted by His Majesty King Hamad and His Royal Highness Prince Salman; as well as visited the Royal Guard in Riffa.
The Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam also signed six new agreements with the Government of Bahrain, namely the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain on Political Consultation; MoU between both governments in the field of women’s affairs; MoU between both governments on cooperation in the field of media; MoU between both governments on cultural cooperation; MoU between both governments in the fields of general, technical and higher education; and Data Sovereignty Initiative.
This year marks 35 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s state visit has expanded bilateral cooperation and deepened the relationship, as well as enable increased coordination on matters of common interest, including women’s affairs, culture, media, education, and people-to-people exchanges. It has also charted the way for more collaboration, further contributing to the development of both countries.
