From: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan, Brunei Darussalam
To: Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister, The People's Republic of Bangladesh
Your Excellency,
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WARAHMATULLAAHI WABARAKAATUH
As you celebrate your Independence Day, I wish to extend my warmest congratulations to you and to the Government and people of the People's Republic of Bangladesh on the occasion of your Independence Day.
I am happy we had the opportunity to deepen the friendship and cooperation beTween our two countries during my visit to the People's Republic of Bangladesh last year. I look forward to continuing working closely with you in furthering these much-valued relations for the mutual benefit of our countries and peoples.
I would also like to take this opportunity to send my sincere best wishes to you and your family as we observe Ramadhan Al Mubarak 1444 Hijra. May Allah Subhanahu Wata'ala accept our prayers and good deeds in this holy month, and bless Your Excellency with continued good health and happiness, as well as the people of the People's Republic of Bangladesh with peace, progress and prosperity.
WASSALAMU'ALIAKUM WARAHMATULLAAHI WABARAKAATUH
SULTAN HAJI HASSANAL BOLKIAH
OF BRUNEI
