His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Gudaibiya Palace today Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Mateen.
The kingdom’s honorable guest received an official welcome on arrival at Gudaibiya Palace. Then, HM the King held a meeting with HM Sultan of Brunei, in the presence of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor, and HRH Prince Abdul Mateen.
They reviewed relations of cooperation and friendship between both countries and their steady development in various areas. They also discussed the main regional and international developments of common concern. Then, HM the King and HM Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei exchanged commemorative gifts.
After that, HM the King held an official meeting with HM Sultan of Brunei, in the presence of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Shura Council Chairman, Speaker of the Council of Representatives and members of the Bahraini and Bruneian delegations.
HM the King welcomed the kingdom’s honorable guest, expressing keenness his visit would further consolidate bilateral relations and cooperation.
HM Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei expressed thanks and appreciation to HM the King for the gracious welcome and hospitality.
The two leaders reviewed solid relations and ways of bolstering them mainly in various fields to achieve common goals and interests. They also underlined resolve to continue the efforts to further boost cooperation and avail of the investment opportunities in both countries.
HM the King praised the achievements made in Brunei Darussalam, under the leadership of HM Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, which enhanced its standing and role in the Asian continent. He also lauded Brunei’s prominent contributions to serving Islamic issues.
HM Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei commended the efforts of HM the King to further strengthen bilateral relations of friendship and cooperation, stressing keenness on consolidating historical relations with the Kingdom of Bahrain to serve common interests.
The following memoranda of understanding were signed in the presence of HM the King and HM Sultan of Brunei:
1- A memorandum of understanding between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of both countries on political consultation and cooperation. It was signed by Minister of Finance and National Economy, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and Erywan Pehin Yusof, the Minister of Foreign Affairs II.
2- A memorandum of understanding between the Bahraini government and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on cooperation regarding women’s affairs. It was signed by Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) Hala Mohammed Jaber Al Ansari and Nazmi Mohamad, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.
3- A memorandum of understanding between the Bahraini government and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on cooperation in the media field. It was signed by Information Minister Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al-Noaimi and Dr. Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah, the Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II.
4- A memorandum of understanding between the Bahraini government and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on cultural cooperation. It was signed by Information Minister Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al-Noaimi and Nazmi Mohamad, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.
5- A memorandum of understanding between the Bahraini government and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on cooperation in the educational field. It was signed by Education Minister Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma’a and Dr. Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Md Salleh, the Minister of Education.
6- A certificate granting Brunei Darussalam the right of sovereignty over the information of its subscribers in cloud computing centers located in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It was signed by Minister of Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and Dr. Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah, the Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II.
HM the King and HM Sultan of Brunei hailed the signing of the memos which will further develop bilateral cooperation.
HM the King held a lunch banquet in honor of HM Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei and his accompanying delegation.
Source: Bahrain News Agency