BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah Hassanal Bolkiah and Pengiran Anak Isteri Sarah Salleh have departed Qatar after concluding a three-day official visit.
Their Royal Highnesses departed Doha on Nov 10 following the visit, which began on Nov 8 at the invitation of Sheikh Abdullah Hamad Al-Thani, Deputy Amir of Qatar.
The Royal couple were accompanied by their four children.
The visit marked the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Brunei Darussalam and Qatar, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation, economic diversification and investment opportunities.
During an audience with the Amir of Qatar, the couple exchanged views on diversifying the two countries’ oil-based economies and exploring new avenues for mutual investment.
A subsequent meeting with the Deputy Amir focused on strengthening cooperation in education, economic development and investment.
The discussions also covered Qatar’s role in international mediation and potential collaboration in channelling humanitarian assistance to Palestine.
The royal couple also visited several institutions to explore opportunities for cooperation in research, innovation, technology, healthcare, social welfare and youth development.
These included Qatar Foundation, Education City, Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Sidra Medicine, Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities and Paris Saint-Germain Football Academy.
The visit also looked ahead to Brunei Darussalam’s major milestones in 2027, including His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s Diamond Jubilee marking 60 years on the throne and Visit Brunei Year. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
