Bandar seri begawan: The High Commission of Canada in Brunei Darussalam hosted an Iftar Reception at Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah on the 4th of March in the late afternoon. The event saw the presence of notable figures including Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohammad Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Defence, as well as Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy.
According to Radio Television Brunei, His Excellency Doctor Tamer Mansy, High Commissioner of Canada to Brunei Darussalam, emphasized the enduring friendship between Brunei Darussalam and Canada in his welcoming remarks. He also highlighted Brunei's significant role as a founding member of ASEAN, underscoring the collaborative ties between the two nations.