The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, sent congratulatory cables to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, on the occasion of his country's National Day. In their cables, the leadership expressed their sincerest congratulations and best wishes for continued health and happiness to His Majesty, and for further progress and prosperity to the government and brotherly people of Brunei Darussalam.
The depth of historical relations between the two countries
This annual greeting underscores the deep-rooted fraternal and historical ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam. These relations are founded on strong religious and cultural bonds, as both countries are members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and work together to promote Islamic solidarity and serve the causes of the Muslim world. Brunei celebrates its National Day on February 23rd each year, the day it gained full independence from British protection in 1984, embarking on a new path of building a modern and stable nation.
The importance of the event and its expected impact
The significance of these occasions extends beyond diplomatic protocols; they also represent an opportunity to strengthen cooperation across various fields. Both countries are oil producers, opening up broad prospects for collaboration in energy, investment, and the exchange of expertise, particularly in light of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy and attract foreign investment. Furthermore, religious ties, exemplified by the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages undertaken by Bruneian citizens, serve as a vital bridge for people-to-people and cultural exchange between the two nations.
The exchange of congratulations at the leadership level reflects a shared commitment to the continuation and development of these distinguished relations, serving the interests of both brotherly nations and contributing to the enhancement of regional and international security and stability. Saudi-Bruneian relations are expected to witness further growth in the future, supported by strong political will and a shared desire to explore new opportunities for economic, cultural, and scientific cooperation.
