His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send a congratulatory message to Georgi Purvanov, President of Bulgaria, on the occasion of Bulgaria's Liberation Day.

In the message, His Majesty congratulated the Bulgarian president, the government and its people on the occasion.

His Majesty also wished the Bulgarian president good health and happiness.

Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, sent a congratulatory message to Ivailo Kalfin, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria.

In the message, His Royal Highness extended his congratulations to the minister, the government and people of Bulgaria on the occasion.

His Royal Highness said he looked forward to continuing their work together in strengthening the friendship and cooperation in the Asean-EU dialogue. - Borneo Bulletin (3rd Mar 2009)