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January 30, 2025

His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Congratulates and Welcomes President Trump

Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa
— https://www.crownprince.bh/en/news/13324/
January 30, 2025

The Office of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah has officially extended congratulations on the occasion of Donald J. Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America. In addition to ongoing defense cooperation and joint security exercises/drills, the Sultan highlighted the continuation of the US and Brunei’s trade and investment partnerships and people-to-people exchanges. 

His Majesty also took special note of the US and Brunei’s 40th diplomatic anniversary last year, Strategic Partnership Agreement, and cooperation through ASEAN-US agreements and APEC. The Sultan concluded his remarks by welcoming President Trump to visit the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam during his time in office.  

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