GREETINGS
from heads of state and foreign dignitaries from around the globe poured in for
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on the occasion
of Brunei's 28th National Day today.
The United States Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton said in a statement issued by the Department of State, "On behalf
of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send
wishes and congratulations to the people of Brunei Darussalam as you celebrate
your 28th National Day this February 23."
"Today, our two countries are working
closely together with a robust bilateral and regional agenda to tackle some of
our most pressing issues. We have partnered to increase English language
instruction in ASEAN, promote commercial interests, and expand educational
opportunities and people-to-people connections," she said.
Meanwhile in another message, Singapore
President Tony Tan extended his heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty and
the people of Brunei.
"The 28th National Day of Brunei is an
opportunity for all Bruneians to celebrate the significant achievements of the
country. Brunei is widely admired within the international community as a
peaceful and prosperous nation," the president said.
The island-state's president also commented
that Brunei and Singapore enjoy a deep and enduring relationship, marked by excellent
bilateral and regional cooperation.
In another message, Singapore Prime Minister
Lee Hsien Loong and his government extended their warmest congratulations to
His Majesty and the government on the occasion of the National Day.
The prime minister said under His Majesty's
wise and enlightened leadership, the people of Brunei enjoy a high standard of
living and strong economic growth, while remaining united by the traditions and
values of Bruneian society.
Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs and
Minister for Law K Shanmugam also extended his warmest congratulations to His
Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and
Trade in ushering National Day.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev also
congratulated His Majesty on the occasion of the National Day.
In his message, he noted his appreciation over
the progressive development of friendly Russia-Brunei relations within the
framework of agreements reached during His Majesty's visit to Moscow in October
2009.
"I am looking forward that cooperation
between our countries in trade, economic, scientific, technological and
humanitarian spheres will be further expanded as well as our interaction in the
international arena will contribute to strengthening peace and security in the
Asia-Pacific region," he said.
Kuwait ambassador to Brunei Ghassan M
Al-Duwaisan also congratulated His Majesty on National Day.
"May Allah save our two beloved countries
and our honourable peoples, to celebrate our national days ever after with
plenty of prosperity and peace. May Allah help us to achieve our aims and bless
our efforts for the benefit of our nations," he said in a message.
RACHEL THIEN
The Brunei Times
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