From: His Majesty, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam
To: His Imperial Majesty Akihito, Emperor of Japan
Your Majesty,
I am pleased to extend my warmest congratulations to you on the occasion of Your Majesty's Birthday anniversary.
I appreciate the long-standing friendship and cooperation shared between our two countries and look forward to further strengthening these much-valued ties for the mutual benefit of our people.
With my kindest regards and best wishes for Your Majesty's continued good health and that of Her Majesty and members of the Royal Family.
SULTAN HAJI HASSANAL BOLKIAH
OF BRUNEI