The 23rd National Day Celebration

 

THE NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
Washington D.C. USA

22 February 2007 –  His Excellency Pengiran Indera Negara Pengiran Anak Haji Puteh, Brunei Ambassador to the United States (standing) with ASEAN Ambassadors to the US and their Spouses at the luncheon to mark the 23rd National Day of Brunei Darussalam held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Washington, D.C. on 22 February 2007.

THE NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
Bangkok, Thailand

23 February 2007 –  His Excellency Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Sharifuddin bin Pg. Hj. Yussof, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to Thailand (Sixth from Left) with Heads of Foreign Missions and invited guests at the reception to mark the 23rd Anniversary of the National Day of Brunei Darussalam.

The reception was held at Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.


The 23rd National Day Celebration

 

THE NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
Dhaka, Bangladesh

26 February 2007 –  His Excellency Dato Seri Laila Jasa Haji Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Hamid, High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to Bangladesh (Fifth from Left) with Heads of  Missions from ASEAN cutting the cake to mark the 23rd Anniversary of the National Day of Brunei Darussalam.

The reception was held at the Aristocrat Restaurant, Dhaka, Bangladesh


THE NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
Muscat, Oman

25 February 2007 – His Excellency Dato Seri Setia Haji Adam bin Haji Ahmad, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Sultanate of Oman is congratulated by His Excellency Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Rashdi, Minister of Information as the Guest of Honour after the cake cutting ceremony to mark the 23rd Anniversary of the National Day of Brunei Darussalam.

The reception was held on 25 February 2007 at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Muscat, Oman.

 
THE NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
Amman, Jordan

23 February 2007 – His Excellency Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Mokti Haji Daud, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to Jordan in a cake cutting ceremony to mark the 23rd Anniversary of the National Day of Brunei Darussalam. Guests at the reception include ( in the picture) H.E. Khaldoun Talhouni, Secretary General at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan (left), H.E. Hussien Taher bin Yahya, Yemeni Ambassador and H.E. Rahma Hussain Al-Za’abi, UAE Ambassador.

The reception was held at the Le Royal Amman Hotel, Jordan.

THE NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
Seoul, Korea

23 February 2007 – His Excellency Dato Paduka Haji Harun Haji Ismail, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Republic of Korea hosted a Reception to mark the 23rd Anniversary of the National Day of Brunei Darussalam. Photo shows His Excellency with the Guest of Honour, The Hon. Lee Jae-jeong, Minister of Unification of the Republic of Korea (centre) and also H.E. Susan O. Castrence, Philippines Ambassador (left), H.E. Dato M. Santhananaban, Malaysian Ambassador and H.E. Gleb A. Ivashentsov, Russian Ambassador (left).

The reception was held at the Lotte Hotel, Seoul, Korea.

THE NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

23 February 2007 – Awang Haji Harun Haji Juned, Consul-General of Brunei Darussalam to Jeddah hosted a reception to mark the 23rd National Day Anniversary of Brunei Darussalam. Attending the reception as Guest of Honour was H.E. Mohamed bin Ahmed Tayeb, Director General at the Minsitry of Foreign Affairs (Makkah Branch). Photo shows, Awang Haji Harun Haji Juned, Consul-General (centre) with H.E. Ambassador Mohamed bin Ahmed Tayeb (fourth from left), and guests from members of ASEAN diplomatic corps and other invited guests.

The reception was held at the Hotel Movenpick , Jeddah.

THE NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
Makati, Philippines

22 February 2007 – Her Excellency Emaleen Abd Rahman Teo, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Republic of the Philippines hosted a Reception to mark the 23rd Anniversary of the National Day of Brunei Darussalam. Photo shows the Guest of Honour, The Hon. Alberto G. Romulo, Foreign Secretary of the Republic of the Philippines (second from right), H.E. Jesus G. Dureza, Presidential Adviser on Peace Process and H.E. Eduardo Ermita, Exceutive Secretary (left).

The reception was held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati.

THE NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
Geneva, Switzerland

2 March 2007 – His Excellency Dato Paduka Haji Mahadi Haji Wasli, Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Brunei Darussalam to the United Nations and International Organizations and World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva hosted a Reception to mark the 23rd Anniversary of the National Day of Brunei Darussalam. Photo shows His Excellency and wife with His Excellency Ahmed Mohamed Masoud Al-Riyami, Omani Ambassador.

The reception was held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Geneva. The reception was attended by Ambassadors and diplomats from foreign missions in Geneva, officers from International Organizations and WTO and other invited guests.

THE NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
Manama, Bahrain

24 February 2007 – Haji Ahmad Jumat, Charge d’affaires of the Embassay of Brunei Darussalam in Bahrain with His Excellency Dr. Nezar Sadeq Al-Bahama, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Bahrain as the Guest of Honour (cutting the cake) to mark the 23rd Anniversary of the National Day of Brunei Darussalam. Also attending were H.E. Mansor Hassan bin Rajab, Minister of Agriculture and City Council and H.E. Khalifa Al Dhahrani, Speaker of the Parliament.

The reception was held at the Intercontinental Regency Hotel in Bahrain. Guests attended the function comprising of senior government officers, diplomats, members of business community and tourist agencies.

THE NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
Moscow, Russia

23 February 2007 – His Excellency Md. Janin Erih, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to Russia receives His Excellency Andrey A. Tatarinov, Special Envoy of the Minister for the ASEAN member States and South Pacific Ocean Countries, Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the Guest of Honour to mark the 23rd Anniversary of the National Day Brunei Darussalam.

The reception was held at Glav UpDk Cultural Centre in Moscow, Russia. Guests attended the function comprising of senior officers from the Russian Foreign Ministry, Heads and members of the diplomatic missions, representatives of the international and local organizations.

THE NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
Tokyo, Japan

23 February 2007 – His Excellency Dato Adnan Buntar, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam Japan (4th from left) with some of the guests at the reception to mark the 23rd Anniversary of Brunei Darussalam National Day. The guests in the picture are (from left) Mrs. Thiam Aminata (wife of Guinean Ambassador), H.E. Guisse Maimouna Dial, Ambassador of Mali, H.E. Ousmane Tolo Thiam, Ambassador of Guinea, H.E. Adamu Aliyu, Ambassador of Nigeria and former Ambassador of Sudan to Japan.

The reception was held at New Otani Hotel, Tokyo. The Guest of Honour was Her Excellency Yuriko Koike, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister (for National Security Affairs). Guests attended the function comprising of senior officers from the Japanese Foreign Ministry, members of parliament, diplomats, and other invited guests from the private sectors and individuals.

THE NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
Tehran, Iran

23 February 2007 – His Excellency Pengiran Haji Sahari Pg Hj Salleh, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Islamic Republic of Iran (4th from left) with some of the guests at the reception to mark the 23rd Anniversary of Brunei Darussalam National Day. The guests in the picture are (from left) senior officials from the Iranian Foreign Ministry and Ambassadors of Uzbekistan, UAE and Egypt.

The reception was held on 23 February 2007 at Hotel Laleh, Tehran. Guests attended the function comprising of senior officials from the Iranian Foreign Ministry, diplomats, and other invited guests from the Iranian business and academic circles.

THE NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
Cairo, Egypt

23 February 2007 – His Excellency Haji Muharram Piah, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Arab Republic of Egypt leading the guests at the cake cutting ceremony to mark the 23rd Anniversary of Brunei Darussalam National Day in Cairo, Egypt.

The reception was held at the “ Al Saraya “ Floating Restaurant at the Nile River. Attending the reception were Sahibul Fadhilah Al Imam Al Akbar Sheikh Mohamed Tantawi, the Sheikh of Azhar, government officials, ambassadors, foreign diplomats, and business community and prominent figures in Cairo.

THE NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

24 February 2007 – His Excellency Pengiran Haji Jaberudin Pg Hj Mohd Salleh, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to Saudi Arabia with His Excellency Dr. Nasser bin Al-Dawood Undersecretary of the Governate of Riyadh Region as the Guest of Honour at the Reception to mark the 23rd Anniversary of Brunei Darussalam National Day.

The reception was held at the Tuwaiq Palace, Diplomatic Quarters in Riyadh.

THE NATIONAL DAY RECEPTION
Ottawa, Canada

23 February 2007 - Her Excellency Magdalene Teo, High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to Canada with The Hon. Peter Miliken, Speaker of the House of Commons attending the celebration to mark the 23rd anniversary of Brunei Darussalam National Day in Ottawa, Canada.

The reception was held at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa. About 250 guests attended the reception made up of government officials, ambassadors, foreign diplomats and business community in Canada.