RIYADH: With the recent visit of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman to Brunei, the bilateral relations between the two nations have entered a new era, said the Southeast Asian country’s ambassador Dato Yusoff Ismail in Riyadh on Sunday.
The envoy was speaking to Arab News at a reception he hosted with his wife to celebrate their country’s 33rd national day.
Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar was the chief guest at the evening event attended by members of the diplomatic corps and distinguished guests.
“Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Brunei and the Kingdom in 1987, both countries continue to enjoy warm and brotherly relations,” Ambassador Dato Yusoff Ismail said.
He pointed out that these relations were based on mutual understanding, respect, and bonds of brotherhood that link the two kingdoms.
Long before the official relations began, there were already social contacts between the people of the two countries, especially those related to Islamic and economic matters, the ambassador said.
He said that Brunei and the Kingdom will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.
“I would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation for all the support and cooperation given by the government of Saudi Arabia, particularly, the hospitality provided to the Bruneian pilgrims during the Haj and Umrah seasons all these years.
“We also appreciate the Kingdom’s active leadership role and various contributions especially his majesty’s personal support for the humanitarian cause in the Middle East as well as in our region.”
New era in Saudi-Brunei relations, says ambassador
New era in Saudi-Brunei relations, says ambassador
Saudi foreign minister and EU’s top diplomat discuss latest developments amid conflict in region
- Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Kaja Kallas talk about the efforts being made to address these developments
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, held talks about the latest developments in the region with Kaja Kallas, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy and vice-president of the European Commission.
During their telephone conversation on Wednesday, they discussed the efforts being made to address the situation, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Earlier this week, Prince Faisal joined EU chiefs and the leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council member states, as well as Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Turkiye and Armenia, to discuss the ongoing conflict and attacks across the region following the US and Israeli strikes against Iran that began on Feb. 28.
The EU officials expressed their full support for countries affected by Iranian missile and drone attacks, including Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
