From: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan, Brunei Darussalam
To: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, And Ruler of Abu Dhabi,The United Arab Emirates
Your Highness,
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WARAHMATULLAAHI WABARAKAATUH
I am pleased to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Your Highness and the Government and people of the United Arab Emirates on the occasion of your 51st National Day.
Brunei Darussalam and the United Arab Emirates continue to share warm brotherly ties since we established diplomatic relations thirty years ago. I look forward to continue enhancing these valuable ties, both bilaterally and through our work together particularly in the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
May Allah Subhanahu Wata'ala bless Your Highness and all members of the Royal Family with continued good health and happiness, and the people of the United Arab Emirates with longlasting peace and prosperity.
WASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WARAHMATULLAHI WABARAKAATUH
SULTAN HAJI HASSANAL BOLKIAH
OF BRUNEI