His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send a message of congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and members of the royal family as well as the government and people of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's National Day.

His Majesty stated that it was a pleasure meeting His Majesty King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, at the recent OIC Summit and His Majesty very much appreciated the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to His Majesty's delegation during their stay.

His Majesty prayed that Allah the Almighty bless His Majesty King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and all members of the royal family with continued good health and happiness.

His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, sent a congratulatory message to His Royal Highness Prince Saud Al-Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

His Royal Highness extended his deepest respects to His Majesty King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud together with His Royal Highness' warmest congratulations and best wishes to HRH Prince Saud and to the government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on their National Day.

His Royal Highness warmly congratulated the Saudi government on its leadership and successful hosting of the recent OIC summit in Makkah Al-Mukarramah and thanked him most sincerely for the generous hospitality and warm welcome both His Majesty and His Royal Highness received at the summit itself and the preparatory ministerial meeting in Jeddah.

May Allah the Almighty grant HRH Prince Saud and all members of the royal family continued good health, happiness and prosperity, HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah said. - Borneo Bulletin (23 September 2012)