In conjunction with the 40th National Day of Brunei Darussalam, foreign dignitaries and diplomats conveyed their greetings 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 and the people of Brunei Darussalam
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara:
“On the auspicious occasion of the 40th National Day of Brunei Darussalam, I have the honour to extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes for the continued peace and prosperity of Brunei and her people.
“The relations between Thailand and Brunei Darussalam have always been marked by close friendship, mutual goodwill and strong partnership. The official visit of the Prime Minister of Thailand to Brunei Darussalam in October last year strengthened the existing bonds of friendship between our two countries. As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of our diplomatic relations this year, I hope to build on the fruitful outcomes of our leaders’ meeting, especially in the areas of investment, renewable energy, food security, and halal industry, for the benefit of our countries and peoples, as well as the ASEAN community.”
Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi:
“On the auspicious occasion of the 40th anniversary of Independence of Brunei Darussalam, I extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes.
“China and Brunei are traditional friendly neighbours and important cooperative partners.
In recent years, bilateral relations have enjoyed sound development, with Belt and Road cooperation deepened continuously, and friendship between the two peoples becoming increasingly closer. I stand ready to work, to well implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, expand practical cooperation between the two countries in various fields, strengthen coordination and cooperation in the international and regional affairs, so as to promote greater progress of the Strategic Cooperative Partnership between China and Brunei. May Brunei enjoy prosperity and its people happiness and well-being.”
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian:
“I would like to sincerely congratulate the government and people of Brunei Darussalam on the arrival of the national day of our friend and brother country Brunei Darussalam.
“Fortunately, there are many capacities for the development and expansion of cooperation between the two Islamic countries of Iran and Brunei Darussalam, which I hope that with joint efforts, we will witness the taking of fundamental steps towards their realisation and the increasing development of bilateral relations in all political, economic and cultural fields in line with the interests of both countries.
“I take the opportunity to pray to Allah the Almighty for prosperity and honour of the government and people of Brunei Darussalam.”
Ambassador of China to Brunei Darussalam Xiao Jianguo:
“On this auspicious occasion of the 40th anniversary of the independence of Brunei Darussalam, I am honoured to forward the greetings and congratulations from President of China 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.
“Meanwhile, on behalf of the Chinese Embassy and in my own name, I extend my warmest congratulations to His Majesty as well as the people of Brunei Darussalam.
“The ancient Chinese thinker Confucius once said, ‘At 40, one should have no more doubts’, meaning that at the age of 40, one should have insights into all things and mature wisdom about the world. It is the same for a country. Under the wise leadership of His Majesty, Brunei features political and social stability, sound economic development, and enjoys the reputation of ‘Adobe of Peace’, with its people living in peace, prosperity and contentment, and itself playing an active role in international and regional affairs. In a nutshell, Brunei has made remarkable and fruitful achievements over the past 40 years.
“China and Brunei are close neighbours across the sea, trustworthy friends and partners of common development, enjoying a long-lasting friendship. Last November, President Xi Jinping and His Majesty had a successful meeting in San Francisco and guided the development of bilateral relations, reflecting high-level bilateral political mutual trust as well as practical cooperation. The high-quality cooperation under the framework of Belt and Road and across all fields of bilateral relations has promoted the steady progress of Brunei Vision 2035 and brought more benefits to the two peoples. This year is of special significance, as it marks the 40th anniversary of the independence of Brunei Darussalam as well as 75th anniversary of the Founding of China.
“China stands ready to work with Brunei to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and enrich the connotation of bilateral Strategic Cooperative Partnership, so as to put more impetus to the national development of Brunei, and build a community with a shared future for mankind together.
“May His Majesty enjoy good health! May Brunei Darussalam enjoy prosperity and its people happiness and well-being!”
