WORLD leaders and diplomats yesterday sent their best wishes and congratulatory messages to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on the occasion of His Majesty’s 72nd birthday. The messages follow:
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia said, “On the occasion of Your Majesty’s birthday, we are pleased to convey to Your Majesty, on behalf of the people and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and on our behalf, the most sincere congratulations and best wishes for good health and happiness.
“To Your Majesty our greetings and appreciations.”
Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia said, “On the occasion of Your Majesty’s birthday, I’m pleased to express to Your Majesty the most genuine congratulations and best wishes for good health and happiness.
“To Your Majesty my greetings and appreciations.”
Pakistan Prime Minister Nasir-ul-Mulk said, “On behalf of the Government and the people of Pakistan, and myself, I have immense delight in conveying to Your Majesty and to the Government and people of Brunei, our sincere felicitations on the auspicious occasion of Your Majesty’s birthday.
“I hope that the people of Brunei will continue for many years to benefit from your judicious and spirited leadership. I pray that your sovereignty continues to open new vistas of welfare and well-being for the people of Brunei and that the warm and brotherly relations between our two countries will be further strengthened in the coming years. I take this opportunity to pray for Your Majesty’s long life, good health, and happiness and for the progress and prosperity of the brotherly people of Brunei Darussalam under Your Majesty’s vibrant guidance and benevolent rule.
“Please accept, Your Majesty, the assurances of my highest consideration.”
Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain said, “It is an immense pleasure for me to convey to Your Majesty my deepest congratulations and cordial greetings on the auspicious occasion of Your Majesty’s birthday celebrations.
“At this juncture, I would like to convey my respect for Your Majesty’s inspiring leadership to promote peace and prosperity in Brunei Darussalam and the region.
“I pray to Allah the Almighty for Your Majesty’s good health, long life and success of the brotherly people of Brunei Darussalam. I also look forward to further strengthen the relationship between the people of Brunei Darussalam and Pakistan through enhanced cooperation and commonality of views to address global and regional challenges.
“Please accept, Your Majesty, the assurances of my highest consideration.”
President of the Republic of India Ram Nath Kovind said, “On behalf of the Government, the people of India and myself, I am happy to extend to Your Majesty our warmest greetings and felicitations on the occasion of Your Majesty’s birthday.
“I recall with pleasure Your Majesty’s gracious presence at the Silver Jubilee of the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit and at our Republic Day celebrations in January this year. We greatly appreciate Your Majesty’s leadership and vision in guiding the India-Brunei bilateral relationship as well as the influential and constructive role you have played within ASEAN.
“I wish Your Majesty every success in your endeavour of furthering the interests and prosperity of the friendly people of Brunei Darussalam. May I also take this opportunity to extend my best wishes for Your Majesty’s good health, happiness and continued well-being of the people of Brunei.
“Please accept, Your Majesty, the assurances of my highest consideration.”
Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Brunei Darussalam Sheikh Ahmed bin Hashel bin Rashed bin Hashel Al- Maskari said, “It is with great pleasure and honour that I extend, on behalf of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al-Said, Sultan of the Sultanate of Oman, and the people of Oman, our warmest congratulations and best wishes to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, members of the royal family, the Government and people of Brunei Darussalam on the auspicious occasion of the 72nd birthday of His Majesty.
“Guided by His Majesty’s exceptional vision, wisdom, leadership and precious service to his beloved country and people, Brunei Darussalam has marched steadily towards modernisation, by implementing sound plans and policies, such as the Brunei Vision 2035 and the National Development Plans, aimed at securing a bright future that all Bruneians can be proud of.
“Since the establishment of diplomatic ties between Oman and Brunei Darussalam in 1984, great progress has been witnessed in our bilateral relations, highlighted by frequent exchanges of high-level visits and fruitful results in cooperation in various fields.
“Today, we are proud that our two countries share common interests in a wide range and broad space for cooperation.
“In the years to come, we firmly believe that with the joint efforts of both sides, more fruits will be yielded in the Oman-Brunei relationship, and we stand ready in close collaboration with the government of Brunei to take the existing Oman-Brunei bilateral relations to greater heights and to explore new and creative opportunities to enhance these relations.
“May His Majesty enjoy the best of health, happiness and long life. May the country and the people of Brunei Darussalam always be in peace, harmony and prosperity.”
High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Brunei Darussalam Major General (Rtd) Tariq Rashid Khan said, “The Pakistan High Commission, on behalf of the Government of Pakistan, the entire Pakistani community living in Brunei Darussalam and myself, wish His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam the best of health, happiness, and very best wishes on the monarch’s birthday.
“The people of Pakistan and Brunei are bound together by fraternal relations rooted in a common faith, shared values and cultural affinities.
“Bilateral ties between our countries, marked by mutual respect and close cooperation, are equally strong.
“The vision, inspiring leadership and benevolent rule of His Majesty have made Brunei Darussalam a true abode of peace in the world.
“Pakistan and Brunei regularly maintain contacts at the highest level. The Government and people of Pakistan hold His Majesty, the royal family and people of Brunei Darussalam in very high regards.
“His Majesty is the honorary Colonel of the Regiment of our elite, Special Services Group, famously known as SSG, which has been declared the best special force in the world.
“Insya Allah, our bilateral relations and mutual feelings of respect, warmth, brotherhood and desire to further enhance our relationship in various fields will grow with each passing day.
“The recent visit by the Pakistan Army polo team to Brunei Darussalam to participate in ‘His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei’s Birthday Polo Tournament’ is indicative of our excellent bilateral relations and public display of warmth and good will for the monarch, the Government and people of Brunei Darussalam.
“The Pakistan High Commission and entire Pakistani community living in Brunei pray for His Majesty’s long life and continued benevolent rule to achieve pinnacles of success and happiness for the country.
“Long live His Majesty. Long live Brunei-Pakistan friendship.”
Japanese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Motohiko Kato said, “On behalf of the Government and people of Japan, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on the occasion of His Majesty’s 72nd birthday.
“On this joyous occasion, I would like to express my most profound esteem for the distinguished leadership of His Majesty which has brought peace and prosperity to Brunei, and I pledge to do my best to strengthen the ties between Japan and Brunei through various economic and cultural cooperation as well as people-to-people exchange.
“The excellent relations between Japan and Brunei are reflected in the relationship between His Imperial Highness, the Emperor of Japan, and His Majesty. The close relationship between the Japanese Imperial Family and Brunei royal family is the basis of our wonderful bilateral relationship.
“Once again, I would like to offer my wholehearted congratulations and bet wishes for the happiness and prosperity of His Majesty and the people of Brunei.”
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Brunei Darussalam Yang Jian said, “On this auspicious occasion of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s 72nd birthday, my colleagues at the embassy and I would like to extend our warmest congratulations and most cordial greetings to His Majesty and the people of Brunei Darussalam.
“Under His Majesty’s wise leadership, Brunei – with its society enjoying prosperity and harmony, and its people living in peace and happiness – is well-known in the world as the Abode of Peace. Last year marked the Golden Jubilee Celebration of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne.
“I was deeply impressed by the warm and festive celebrations throughout the country. It is my firm belief that, with His Majesty’s foresight and sagacity, with joint efforts of the Brunei people, the Brunei Vision 2035 will be achieved smoothly, opening up a more promising future for the Sultanate.
“China and Brunei enjoy good relations. The bilateral cooperation continues to grow, bringing benefits to both countries.
“During His Majesty’s successful state visit to China last September, the leaders of our two countries reached important consensus on furthering the China-Brunei Strategic Cooperative Relationship.
“This year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of China-ASEAN Strategic Partnership, and the cooperation between China and ASEAN member states including Brunei is facing new opportunities. China is willing to work with Brunei to upgrade our cooperation continuously toward a better tomorrow.
“May His Majesty enjoy good health. May Brunei Darussalam enjoy greater prosperity, and its people happiness and well-being.
