From: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan, Brunei Darussalam
To: His Excellency Mohammed Shahabuddin, President, The People's Republic of Bangladesh
Your Excellency,
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WARAHMATULLAAHI WABARAKAATUH
On the occasion of your Independence Day, it is with pleasure that I offer my sincere congratulations to you, the Government and people of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
I am pleased that the warm relations and close cooperation enjoyed by our countries have grown from strength to strength, especially as we commemorate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. I look forward to further deepening these valuable ties in the years ahead.
Taking this opportunity, I would also like to wish you and your family a very blessed Ramadhan Al Mubarak 1445 Hijra. I pray that Allah Subhanahu Wata'ala continue to grant Your Excellency with good health and happiness, and the people of Bangladesh with peace, progress and prosperity.
WASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WARAHMATULLAAHI WABARAKAATUH
SULTAN HAJI HASSANAL BOLKIAH
OF BRUNEI