From: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan, Brunei Darussalam
To: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Your Majesty and dear brother,
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WARAHMATULLAAHI WABARAKAATUH
I have much pleasure in conveying my warmest congratulations and best wishes to Your Majesty and members of the Royal Family, as well as to the Government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the joyous occasion of your National Day.
I greatly value the warm friendship and close cooperation long enjoyed by our two countries and peoples and look forward to strengthening these important ties for our mutual benefit.
I very much appreciate your kind invitation to visit your country and look forward to meeting you in Riyadh at the earliest opportunity. I believe this visit will further strengthen the much-valued brotherly ties between our two countries.
May Allah Subhanahu Wata'ala bestow upon Your Majesty and members of the Royal Family continued good health, happiness and well-being, and upon the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with continued peace, progress and prosperity.
WASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WARAHMATULLAAHI WABARAKAATUH
SULTAN HAJI HASSANAL BOLKIAH
OF BRUNEI