Vietnam Ambassador Extends N-Day Message
By Lyna Mohammad

Bandar Seri Begawan - In conjunction with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam 61st National Day celebration, Mr Ha Hong Hai, Vietnam's Ambassador to Brunei, extended greetings and best wishes on behalf of the leaders, the government and people of Vietnam to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the royal family, His Majesty's government and the people, recently in a press statement.

Brunei and Vietnam have been very cooperative in the framework ofAsean and other regional and international conferences and forums. Both countries share similar views on numerous international and regional issues since they are consistent in upholding the, main principles of the UN Charter and International law.

Bilateral ties between the two countries have also witnessed new developments over the past years.

New Vietnamese leaders, State President Nguyen Minh Triet and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dzung, also sent a joint congratulatory message to His Majesty in conjunction with the monarch's birthday. They also expressed their confidence that His Majesty "will continue to attend and promote a great relationship for the benefit of the people in both countries and for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and worldwide".

Additionally, at the invitation of His Majesty's government, the republic sent the Vietnamese People's Army military band to participate in BIT 2006 and a team to partake in the first Asean tug-of-war to join Brunei in celebrating His Majesty's 60' birthday.

He further highlighted another new development in the BruneiVietnam relationship. which hopes to promote tourism, trade and service. Also great developments, in particular, in trade and investment from both sides.

"In celebrating our National Day, once again, I would like to wish His Majesty and the royal family good health and long life, as well as the government and people of Brunei greater prosperity and happiness. May the friendship and cooperation between

Brunei and Vietnam continue to develop with each passing day," he said. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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