Istana Nurul Iman, Monday, 9th October 2023
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, this afternoon received in audience Her Excellency Kamikawa Yoko, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, who is on a two-day visit to Brunei Darussalam.
During the Audience Ceremony, His Majesty and Her Excellency discussed on bilateral cooperation between Brunei Darussalam and Japan in the areas of energy, people-to-people exchanges, maritime security and defence.
In addition, Her Excellency conveyed congratulatory wishes on the occassion the recent birthday celebrations of Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam. In further strengthening relations between Brunei Darussalam and Japan, Her Excellency welcomed His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, to Japan for an official visit in March 2024. Lastly, Her Excellency also conveyed congratulatory wishes on the occassion of the Royal Wedding of His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen, which will be held in January 2024.
Accompanying Her Excellency were His Excellency Maeda Toru, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Brunei Darussalam.
Also present was Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Erywan bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Haji Mohd Yusof, Second Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The Audience Ceremony took place at Istana Nurul Iman.
PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
Jalan Perdana Menteri
Bandar Seri Begawan BB3913
Brunei Darussalam
