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 extended congratulatory messages to the leadership and people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in celebration of Pakistan Day.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the Sultan conveyed his felicitations to His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The messages also acknowledged the government and citizens of Pakistan, marking the significance of the national occasion.
Pakistan Day is an important event commemorated annually, celebrating the Lahore Resolution of 1940 which eventually led to the establishment of Pakistan. The exchange of congratulatory messages between Brunei and Pakistan underscores the cordial diplomatic relations shared by the two nations.