His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in a titah, reaffirmed the close friendship between Brunei Darussalam and Singapore and acknowledged the wide range of cooperation that has flourished between both countries.

Delivering a titah during a State Banquet hosted by President of Singapore Halimah Yacob at the Istana Singapore on Wednesday, His Majesty also reaffirmed the importance for Brunei Darussalam and Singapore, as two small countries in Southeast Asia, to work together for continued prosperity and resilience.

Earlier, His Majesty received the Salute of Honour mounted by members of the Singapore Armed Forces, before being introduced to the members of Singapore Cabinet Ministers.

Following the welcoming ceremony, His Majesty attended a courtesy call with the Singapore President to discuss the excellent cooperation between both countries in currency interchangeability, defence, education and people-to-people exchanges.

Both leaders also welcomed the resumption of bilateral engagements with the re-opening of borders, including the 8th Young Leaders Programme held on August 3-5, as well as the signing of four Memoranda of Understanding between both countries.

After the courtesy call, His Majesty attended a State Banquet hosted by the Singapore President.

-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin