Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send a message of congratulations to Asif Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as well as the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the occasion of Pakistan Day.

In the message, His Majesty expressed his appreciation over the friendly relations between the two countries and looked forward to opportunities

to strengthen the bilateral ties, as well as cooperation between Brunei Darussalam and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in international organisations.

In ending his message, His Majesty prayed that Allah the Almighty would bless the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan with continued good health and happiness and the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan with continued progress and prosperity.