Crown Prince Visits Defence Ministry
By Lyna Mohamad

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Royal Highness Prince General Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, yesterday consented to make a working visit to the Ministry of Defence, Bolkiah Garrison.

Greeting the Crown Prince on arrival were the Deputy Minister of Defence, Pehin Datu Singamenteri Col (L) Dato Paduka Hj Mohd Yasmin and Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Force (RBAF), Pehin Dam Lailaraja Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awg Hj Halbi.

Also welcoming HRH were commanders of the Royal Brunei Navy; Royal Brunei Air Force and Royal Brunei Land Force, permanent secretaries and deputy permanent secretary at the Ministry of Defence, and senior officers at the ministry and RBAF.

Upon arrival, the Crown Prince consented to a royal salute by personnel of the third battalion. This was followed by a group photo.

HRH later attended- a briefing on the structure and organisation of the Ministry of Defence.

After the briefing, HRH visited various units of the ministry and signed a royal parchment in conjunction with the working visit.

The working visit to the Ministry of Defence was the first since HRH was awarded the rank of General.

Yesterday's visit also marked the start of HRH's official duty at the ministry where HRH will be resuming work on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Consecutive working visits to the directorates within the ministry will follow later. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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