HIS Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send messages of congratulation to His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, King of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and the government and people of the Kingdom of Cambodia on the occasion of their country’s 61st Independence Day.

The message to the Cambodian King stated that His Majesty values the warm and close friendship with Cambodia. His Majesty also expressed his confidence that these ties would continue to be strengthened in the years to come.

His Majesty extended his kindest regards and best wishes for His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni’s continued good health and happiness, and for the prosperity of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

The message to the Cambodian Prime Minister stated that His Majesty greatly appreciates his personal contribution in strengthening the long-standing friendship and progress in cooperation between the two countries.

His Majesty looks forward to continuing to work together with the Cambodian Prime Minister in enhancing these much-valued relations both bilaterally and as close regional and international partners.

His Majesty also extended his very best wishes to the Cambodian Prime Minister and his family on the special occasion.

His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, also sent a congratulatory message to Hor Nam Hong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, on the occasion of the country’s 61st Independence Day.

His Royal Highness said, “It gives me much pleasure to send my deepest respects to His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, together with my congratulations to him personally and to the government and people of the Kingdom of Cambodia on the 61st anniversary of their Independence Day.

“We express our appreciation for the considerable practical cooperation undertaken between us this year both bilaterally and as regional partners. We also warmly congratulate the Kingdom of Cambodia on its successful coordination of the Asean-Japan Dialogue.” - Borneo Bulletin (9 November 2014)