His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, on Sunday congratulated Dr Nur Hassan Wirajuda, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, on the occasion of Indonesia's 64th Independence Day.

In the message, HRH Prince Mohamed congratulated the foreign minister, the government and the people of the Republic of Indonesia on their Independence Day which fell yesterday.

His Royal Highness congratulated the Indonesian government on the outstanding contribution it has made to international affairs this year as a respected emerging economy and a member of G20.

HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah said he looked forward to continuing to work together in the coming year as both close friends and neighbours and firm regional partners. - Borneo Bulletin (18th August 2009)