HIS Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send messages of congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, and His Highness Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, the royal family as well as the government and the people of the State of Kuwait on the occasion of Kuwait’s National Day.

The message to His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah stated that His Majesty greatly valued the warm and close brotherly ties that existed between Brunei Darussalam and Kuwait and looked forward to continuing to strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two countries and peoples.

The message to His Highness Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah stated that His Majesty greatly appreciated the warm and close cooperation between the two countries and peoples and looked forward to further opportunities to strengthen this much-valued cooperation in the year ahead.

His Majesty prayed that Allah the Almighty bless His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah with continued good health and the people of the State of Kuwait with progress and prosperity.

His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, sent a congratulatory message to Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait.

His Royal Highness said, “I am delighted to send my deepest respects to His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, together with my warmest congratulations to you and to the government and people of the State of Kuwait on your National Day.

“It was a pleasure seeing you at our Asia Cooperation Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Manama last November and I much appreciate the valuable contributions and leadership Kuwait has given not only to the organisation but also to the region.

“I am very happy to see that our embassies are now well established and doing much to bring our people closer together in friendship and understanding.

“With my kindest regards and best wishes to you and your family for good health and happiness and to the people of the State of Kuwait for a most enjoyable celebration.” - Borneo Bulletin (25 February 2014)