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 received the National Gold Medal, the highest conferment bestowed to Leaders, in recognition of His Majesty’s contributions and dedication towards the strengthening of bilateral relations between Brunei and Laos over the past 30 years.
The medal was conferred by Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith in a ceremony on Tuesday.
The event proceeded with a titah, in which His Majesty expressed appreciation for the conferment of the prestigious award of the National Gold Medal.
-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin