His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send congratulatory messages to His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on the occasion of the Independence Day celebration of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
His Majesty expressed his satisfaction with the warm and friendly relations and deep understanding that had so long been established between Brunei Darussalam and the Kingdom of Cambodia especially at the ASEAN level.
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 the King and Prime Minister of Cambodia would remain in good health and happiness, and for the people of Cambodia to enjoy continued progress and prosperity.
Meanwhile, HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, sent a congratulatory message to Hor Namhong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
His Royal Highness said, "I would like to present my warmest congratulations and best wishes to you and the government and people of the Kingdom of Cambodia on your Independence Day.
"I much value the warm and friendly relations between our two countries and I look forward to continuing our work during the coming year to strengthen our bilateral relations and our partnership in ASEAN and the Asia Pacific region."
- Borneo Bulletin
(9th Nov 2006)