Royal congratulatory messages for India and Australia

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to send congratulatory messages to Pratibha Patil, President of the Republic of India, and Dr Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, on the occasion of the anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic of India.

In his message, His Majesty expressed his deep satisfaction with the warm and friendly relations and deep understanding between Brunei and India. His Majesty hoped that this would be maintained and enhanced in the future for the good of the two countries and people.

His Majesty also hoped that Indian President Pratibha Patil would always remain in good health and happiness, and for the people of India to always enjoy continued progress and prosperity.

In a congratulatory message to Dr Manmohan Singh, His Majesty congratulated the Indian Prime Minister on the occasion of the anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic. His Majesty wished Dr Manmohan Singh his continued good health and happiness.

His Majesty also sent congratulatory messages to Major General Michael Jeffery, Governor-General of Australia, and Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister of Australia, on the occasion of Australia Day.

In his message, His Majesty expressed his satisfaction with the continued enhancement of relations between Brunei and Australia. His Majesty hoped that this would be maintained and further enhanced in the future for the good of the two countries and people.

His Majesty also hoped that Major General Jeffery would always remain in good health and happiness, and for the people of Australia to enjoy continued progress and prosperity.

In a congratulatory message to Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, His Majesty congratulated him on the occasion of Australia Day and wished him his continued good health and happiness.

Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, sent a message of congratulations to his counterpart, Pranab Mukherjee, Minister for External Affairs of the Republic of India, and to the government and people of India on their Republic Day.

His Royal Highness said Brunei greatly values its longstanding relations with India and HRH looked forward to continuing their work together to enhance the two countries' close friendship and cooperation.

HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah also sent his congratulations and best wishes to the Stephen Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia, the government and people of Australia on the occasion of Australia Day.

His Royal Highness said he much valued the excellent relations between the two countries, and looked forward to working together to enhance cooperation both bilaterally and as regional partners. - Borneo Bulletin (26th Jan 2008)


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