Bandar seri begawan: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, has sent congratulatory messages to the leaders of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Kingdom of Thailand on their re-appointments.
According to Radio Television Brunei, His Majesty conveyed his congratulations to His Excellency Dr. Thong Sisoulith on his re-appointment as President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Additionally, His Majesty extended his congratulations to His Excellency Dr. Sonexay Siphandone on his re-appointment as Prime Minister of Laos, along with a message of goodwill to the government and people of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
His Majesty also consented to send a congratulatory message to His Excellency Anutin Charnvirakul on his re-appointment as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand. The messages reflect the strong diplomatic relations and mutual respect between Brunei Darussalam and these nations.