His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send congratulatory messages to Dmitry Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation, and Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, as well as the Government and people of the Russian Federation, on the occasion of the Russian Federation's National Day.

In the message to Dmitry Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation, His Majesty expressed his happiness with the close ties between the two countries and looked forward to continuing work to expand bilateral relations and cooperation in regional and international meetings.

In a message to Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, His Majesty expressed his appreciation for the warm friendship and goodwill shared between the two countries and looked forward to many opportunities to further develop cooperation bilaterally and in international forums.

His Majesty ended the messages by extending his kindest regards and very best wishes for the continued good health and happiness of Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin. - Borneo Bulletin (10th June 2011)