His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send a congratulatory message to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of the anniversary of the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In the message, His Majesty sent his warmest congratulations to His Majesty King Abdullah as well as His Majesty's Government and the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of the anniversary of the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In concluding his message, His Majesty prayed to Allah Al-mighty that he blesses His Majesty King Abdullah with good health and happiness and His Majesty looked forward in continuing to work together to strengthen the warm friendship and brotherly relations so happily shared by the people of Brunei Darussalam and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade also sent a congratulatory message to His Royal Highness Prince Saud Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In the message HRH Prince Mohamed congratulated His Majesty King Abdullah and the Royal Family, HRH Prince Saud Al-Faisal and to the government and people of Saudi Arabia on their National Day.

HRH thanked Prince Saud and the government of Saudi Arabia for their efforts on behalf of peace and stability in the Middle East.

His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed also looks forward to continuing to work closely with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister to deepen and strengthen their friendship and brotherly cooperation in the coming year.

At the same time, HRH Prince Mohamed wished Prince Saud and all members of the Royal Family, good health and happiness and a most enjoyable celebration of Aidilfitri. - Borneo Bulletin (23rd September 2009)