From: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan, Brunei Darussalam
To: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Defence, The United Arab Emirates
Your Highness,
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WARAHMATULLAAHI WABARAKAATUH
It gives me great pleasure to extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Your Highness, the Government and people of the United Arab Emirates on the occasion of your 51st National Day.
The longstanding brotherly relations between our two countries, based on mutual trust and understanding, have continued to flourish over the years. I appreciate the good discussions we had in Dubai last March on the progress of our bilateral cooperation, and I welcome further opportunities to deepen the personal friendship and much-valued cooperation between our countries and peoples.
May Allah Subhanahu Wata'ala bless Your Highness and members of the Royal Family with continued good health and happiness, and the people of the United Arab Emirates with long-lasting peace and prosperity.
WASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WARAHMATULLAHI WABARAKAATUH
SULTAN HAJI HASSANAL BOLKIAH
OF BRUNEI
