Malaysia, Brunei reaffirm special ties amid regional, global challenges


His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the audience. Accompanying His Majesty is His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen. - Photo: ANWAR IBRAHIM Facebook page

KUALA LUMPUR: (Bernama) Malaysia and Brunei have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations founded on trust, mutual respect and consensus in addressing regional and global challenges.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was among the key matters discussed during his audience with the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, in the capital Friday (April 24) night. 

"In an atmosphere of mutual respect, we expressed our shared commitment to strengthen the special relationship between Malaysia and Brunei, anchored in trust, confidence and consensus in facing regional and global challenges,” Anwar said in a Facebook post.

He described the ties between the two nations as extending far beyond formal diplomacy. 

"This relationship is not merely diplomatic in nature, but a bond of brotherhood rooted in history, strengthened by sincerity and guided by a common determination to safeguard the well-being of the people of both countries,” he said.

Anwar also expressed hope that the longstanding friendship between Malaysia and Brunei would continue to flourish, paving the way for a future that is more peaceful, stable and prosperous for both nations. - Bernama

 

 

 

 

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