Bangkok, April 26 (AseanAll) — Upon the invitation by Srettha Thavisin, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, will pay an official visit to the Kingdom of Thailand during 28 - 29 April 2024, as Guest of the Royal Thai Government. The Sultan of Brunei Darussalam will be accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Mateen.
File photo:Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and hai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin Photo source:Brunei Ministry of Foreign Affairs
During the visit, the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam will have a Royal Audience with Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana. The Sultan of Brunei Darussalam will meet and hold bilateral discussion with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand at the Government House and will witness the signing of two cooperation documents, namely (1) Memorandum of Understanding between Thailand’s Government Pension Fund (GPF) and Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) and (2) Memorandum of Understanding on Tourism Cooperation between the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand and the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism of Brunei Darussalam. On this occasion, the Prime Minister of Thailand will host an official luncheon in honour of the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam and the delegation of Brunei.
Thailand and Brunei Darussalam established diplomatic relations on 1 January 1984. This upcoming official visit by His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam will be the highlight of the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between the two countries. The previous official visit to Thailand of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam took place 12 years ago.
This official visit will provide a timely opportunity for both countries to expand cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, in particular trade, investment, halal industry, tourism, digital economy and people-to-people ties. Both sides will also discuss regional cooperation and exchange views on international issues.
