His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam
has sent yesterday congratulatory messages to Dr Peter
Hollingworth, Governor-General of Australia, and John Howard,
Prime Minister of Australia, in conjunction with Australia Day.
His Majesty has expressed his
satisfaction with the warm and friendly relations and deep
understanding that had so far been established between Brunei
Darussalam and Australia.
His Majesty also sent his
congratulatory messages to A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, President,
Republic of India, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of
the Republic of India, on the occasion of its 54th Republic Day
celebration yesterday.
His Majesty has expressed his
satisfaction with the warm and friendly relations and deep
understanding that had so far been established between Brunei
Darussalam and The Republic of India.
Meanwhile, His Royal Highness
Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, sent a
similar congratulatory message to Alexander Downer, Minister of
Foreign Affairs of Australia on Australia Day. "I much
appreciate the personal friendship and understanding we have
established over the last few years, especially during our
co-chairmanship of the Asean-Australia Dialogue. I look forward
to continuing to strengthen the close ties between our
countries, both bilaterally and as regional partners,"
Prince Mohamed said.
Prince Mohamed also sent his
warmest congratulations to Yashwant Sinha, Minister of External
Affairs of the Republic of India, and to the government and
people of India on India's Republic Day.
"I am pleased with the way
in which our bilateral relations and cooperation have been
progressing over the years. I look forward to working with you
to continue strengthening these excellent relations,"
Prince Mohamed said.
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