His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to send congratulatory messages to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand and General Surayud Chulanont, the Prime Minister of Thailand on the occasion of the 79th birthday anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
In his message, His Majesty expressed his satisfaction with the warm and friendly relations and deep understanding between Brunei and Thailand at the bilateral level and in Asean, regional and international fora.
His Majesty hoped that this would be maintained and enhanced in the future for the good of the two countries and peoples.
His Majesty also hoped that His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej would always remain in good health and happiness and for the people of Thailand to always enjoy continued progress and prosperity.
At the same time, in a similar congratulatory message to General Surayud, His Majesty congratulated him and the government and people of Thailand on such occasion. His Majesty expressed his satisfaction with the warm and friendly relations between the two countries and wished that this would be maintained and enhanced in the future for the mutual benefit of the two countries and peoples.
His Majesty also wished General Surayud his continued good health and happiness and for the prosperity of the people of Thailand.
Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Brunei Darussalam sent similar congratulatory messages to his Thai counterpart, Mr Nitya Pibulsonggram, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand on the occasion of the birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
HRH offered his respects to His Majesty King Bhumibol and the Thai royal family, and congratulated Mr Nitya Pibulsonggram and the government and people of Thailand on such occasion.
HRH wished Mr Nitya much success in his new post and look forward to working with him to strengthen much valued bilateral relations and their partnership in Asean.
(5th Dec 2006)
