The top leaders of the Kingdom of Cambodia and Brunei Darussalam have exchanged congratulatory messages on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between the two ASEAN countries.

“On the auspicious occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Kingdom of Cambodia and Brunei Darussalam, I have the great pleasure to extend my warmest felicitations and best wishes to Your Majesty and, through you, to the friendly people of Brunei,” wrote His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, in a royal message to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.

“Cambodia and Brunei have enjoyed cordial relations and close cooperation in many areas over the last three decades based on our long-standing bonds of friendship. It is in my conviction that, with the shared commitment and concerted efforts of the two countries, the diplomatic ties and cooperation between Cambodia and Brunei will continue to grow stronger year after year for the best interests and well-being of our peoples,” the Cambodian monarch added.

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei shared the same ideas over the warm and longstanding ties between both nations, which he is confident will continue to deepen in the years to come. “I look forward to renewed opportunities to strengthen these much-valued relations, for the mutual benefit of our countries and people,” he said.

In his congratulatory message, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen reiterated his strong commitment to further deepen the two countries’ relations and cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral frameworks for the mutual interests of the two peoples as well as for the maintenance of peace, security, stability and prosperity of the ASEAN Community and beyond. He is also looking forward to welcoming and working closely with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah during his state visit to Cambodia later this year.

In reply, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, also Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Minister of Finance and Economy, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, welcomed further opportunities to deepen the cooperation both bilaterally and as close regional partners, and extend Brunei’s full support for Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairman this year. “I look forward to working closely with you in ensuring the success of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summit and related Summits in November,” he reaffirmed.

The Kingdom of Cambodia and Brunei Darussalam established their diplomatic ties on June 9, 1992.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press