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 Saudi Arabia’s National Day.

In the message, His Majesty stated that it had been a great pleasure working with His Majesty King Abdullah over the past year and His Majesty much appreciated the contribution of His Majesty King Abdullah to the continuing friendship and close cooperation shared between the people of the two countries.

In ending the message, His Majesty prayed that Allah the Almighty blesses His Majesty King Abdullah and all members of the royal family with continued good health and happiness.

In a similar message from HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, to HRH Prince Saud Al-Faisal bin Abdul Aziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohamed presented his deepest respects to His Majesty King Abdullah, congratulated HRH Prince Saud Al-Faisal and conveyed his best wishes to the government and people of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of its National Day.

“I greatly appreciate our longstanding ties of friendship and cooperation and look forward to continuing our work together to strengthen the much-valued partnership and cooperation between our brotherly peoples.

“May Allah the Almighty bless Your Royal Highness and all members of the royal family with continued good health and happiness,” said HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah. - Borneo Bulletin (23 September 2013)