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 Ambassador meets FM and praises close ties with Japan
- He said the relations between the two countries have been characterized by sincerity, honesty, and commitment
TOKYO: After meeting Japanese Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu on the sidelines of the 19th Annual Japan International Manga Awards, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr says the Kingdom’s 70-year relationship with Japan is testament “to what trust between civilizations and countries can build.”
“In an increasingly turbulent world, relationships built on trust, respect and long-term vision remain part of a deeper path toward human stability,” he stated.
He said the relations between the two countries have been characterized by sincerity, honesty, and commitment, and reinforced through decades of communication between the leaders of the two countries.
He recalled the visit of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud in 2017, which, he said, ushered in a new era of cooperation through Vision Saudi-Japan 2030.
Ambassador Binzagr described Saudi Arabia’s ties with Japan as “one of the more important relationships in international relations, backed by honesty, trust, and unwavering commitment. I hope that the relationship between the two countries will continue to grow deeper on this foundation of trust.”
