Brunei King receives first class and colourful state welcome in Timor-Leste

Sultan Hassnal Bolkiah accompanied by the President of East Timor inspecting the Guard of Honour mounted by members of the Defence Force of Timor-Leste and Timor-Leste National Police. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN

DILI, Timor Leste (The Strait Times/ANN): The Brunei King, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, arrived in Dili on Monday morning for a State Visit to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.

Upon arrival at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport, His Majesty was greeted by President of Timor-Leste Dr José Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão.