In the morning, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam held a meeting with The Right Honourable, Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland at Number 10, Downing Street, London. Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Mateen. During the meeting, His Majesty congratulated The Right Honourable on his appointment as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. His Majesty touched on the bilateral cooperation between Brunei Darussalam and the United Kingdom, of which this year is special as it marks the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
On defence, His Majesty expressed pleasure that both countries have agreed to extend the presence of the British Garrison in Brunei, and welcomed the renewal of the 'Exchange of Letters'. In addition, His Majesty was also pleased with the progress of the Strategic Dialogue between Brunei Darussalam and the United Kingdom. On ASEAN, His Majesty appreciated the United Kingdom's continued commitment as an ASEAN Dialogue Partner which has implemented relevant and important regional activities. In addition, the two Leaders exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest, including developments in the Middle East.
His Majesty also signed the 'Exchange of Letters' in the field of defence with The Right Honourable representing the British Government. The Exchange of Letters will further strengthen bilateral defence relations and foster cooperation between the Royal Brunei Armed Forces and the British Armed Forces in areas of mutual interest.
News courtesy of Radio Television Brunei
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