Nanjing, The People’s Republic of China, Thursday, 8 Rabiulawal 1427, 7 April 2006

Today Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, continued her official visit in the Jiangsu Province, China.

During the morning Her Royal Highness travelled to Yangzhou City, where she met with Madam Wang Yanwen, Mayor of Yangzhou and discussed relations between the two sides. Following the meeting, Mr. Chen Wieqing, Vice-Mayor of Yangzhou hosted a lunch in honour of Her Royal Highness at Yangzhou State Guest House. Her Royal Highness’ programme over the day included several visits to places of interest as well as a tour of Jingjue Mosque in Nanjing.

In the evening Her Royal Highness was hosted a dinner in her honour by Madam Xu Huiling, Vice-Mayor of Nanjing.

Yesterday evening Her Royal Highness held a meeting with Her Excellency Huang Lixin, the Vice Governor of the Jiangsu Province. During the discussions both sides exchanged views on ways of enhancing economic cooperation and highlighted the potential in a number of sectors such as manufacturing and services. Following the meeting, Her Excellency Huang Lixin hosted a dinner in honour of Her Royal Highness.

Throughout the official visit Her Royal Highness is being accompanied by Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Aziz bin Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar.