HM Sends Congratulatory Message To King Of Bahrain
By Shareen Han

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send congratulatory messages to Bahraini King His Majesty King Hamad Isa al-Khalifa and Prime Minister His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Salman al-Khalifa on the occasion of the 35th national day of the Kingdom of Bahrain today.

In the message to His Majesty King Hamad Isa al-Khalifa, His Majesty expressed his satisfaction with the warm and friendly relations as well as the deep understanding shared between Brunei and Bahrain.

His Majesty hoped that the warm relations between the two countries would be maintained and enhanced in the future for the benefits of the two countries and their peoples. His Majesty also prayed that His Majesty the King of Bahrain would always remain in good health and the people of Bahrain enjoy continued progress and prosperity.

In a message to His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Salman alKhalifa, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam expressed his satisfaction with the warm cordial relations between the two countries.

The monarch wished that bilateral relations would be further enhanced and maintained in the future for the mutual benefits of both countries.

Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, also sent his respects and best wishes to His Majesty King Hamad Isa al-Khalifa as well as the government and people of Bahrain on their national day. In a message to His Excellency Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Bin Mohamed al-Khalifa, Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Royal Highness also conveyed his appreciation on the excellent relations the two countries shared and looked forward to strengthening the friendship and cooperation in the coming years.

Bahrain, located in the Persian Gulf, gained independence from the British protection on December 16, 1971. His Majesty King Hamad Isa al-Khalifa pronounced Bahrain as a constitutional monarchy and changed his status from emir to king in February 2002.

Bahrain is home to numerous multinational firms with businesses in the Gulf, whereby 235,108 non-nationals account for part of the total population of 698,585. Petroleum production and refining output account for about 60 per cent of Bahrain's exports, and 30 per cent of the country's gross domestic product.-- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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