His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send congratulatory messages to President Roh Moo-hyun of the Republic of Korea and Prime Minister Han Myung-sook of the Republic of Korea on the occasion of the National Foundation Day of the Republic of Korea.
His Majesty expressed his gratification with the warm and friendly relations and deep understanding between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Korea. His Majesty hoped that this would be maintained and widened in the years ahead for the good of the two countries and peoples.
His Majesty hoped that the Republic of Korea's President and Prime Minister would remain in good health and happiness, and for the people of the Republic of Korea to enjoy continued progress and prosperity.
Meanwhile, His Majesty consented to send congratulatory messages to President Horst Kohler of Germany and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany on the occasion of the anniversary of the Reunification of Germany.
His Majesty expressed his gratification with the warm and friendly relations and deep understanding between Brunei Darussalam and Germany. His Majesty hoped that this would be maintained and enhanced in the future for the good of the two countries and peoples.
His Majesty hoped that Germany's President and Chancellor would remain in good health and happiness, and for the people of Germany to enjoy continued progress and prosperity.
Meanwhile, HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, sent a message to his Republic of Korea counterpart, Ban Ki-Moon.
His Royal Highness said, "I have enjoyed working with you during the past year and I am very pleased that the long-standing friendship between our countries has grown stronger over the years.
"Brunei Darussalam attaches great importance to its cooperation with the Republic of Korea, both bilaterally and regionally, and I look forward to continuing our work to enhanced these much-valued relations.
Meanwhile, in his message to Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, His Royal Highness said, "I much appreciate the cooperation and friendship enjoyed by our countries and look forward to continuing to strengthen our much valued-relations in the coming year."
- Borneo Bulletin
(3rd October 2006)
