Beijing: 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 arrived in Beijing, People's Republic of China. Accompanying His Majesty on this visit is His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Mateen.
According to Radio Television Brunei, upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport, His Majesty was welcomed by His Excellency Mr. Han Jun, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and His Excellency Xiao Jianguo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Brunei Darussalam. Additionally, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Erywan bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Haji Mohd. Yusof, Second Minister of Foreign Affairs, and His Excellency Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Pahlawan Retired Colonel Dato Paduka Haji Abdu'r Rahmani bin Dato Paduka Haji Basir, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to the People's Republic of China, were present to greet the Sultan.