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His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, Thursday consented to receive in separate audiences the outgoing Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Brunei Darussalam; and the outgoing Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Brunei Darussalam.  The audience ceremonies took place at the Istana Nurul Iman.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince first consented to receive in audience the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Brunei Darussalam, His Excellency Mr. Conrad Cappell.  His Excellency was the Ambassador of Germany to the country since 8th July, 2004. 

His Royal Highness then consented to receive in audience the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Brunei Darussalam, His Excellency Mr. Ahmed bin Mohamed bin Zahir Al-Hinai.  His Excellency was Oman Ambassador to the country since 1st November, 2005. 

Also present during the audience ceremonies was the Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office, Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Abu Bakar.

Thailand’s Prime Minister, His Excellency Samak Sundaravej is now in the country on a two-day official visit.  On hand to welcome His Excellency at the Brunei International Airport Thursday afternoon was His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  His Excellency and His Royal Highness went to the special dais to receive a special lineup and guard of honour by Royal Brunei Armed Forces personnel.  The national anthems of both countries were played.  His Excellency Samak Sundaravej was then introduced to Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers, the Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, Commissioner of Police, Heads of Missions of friendly nations to the country, Permanent Secretaries at the Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  

His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah was also introduced to the Thai Prime Minister’s delegation which consists of the Secretary-General to the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Tirapol Noparumpa and Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Virasakdi Futrakul.  

Brunei Darussalam and Thailand established diplomatic relations on January 1st 1984. The close relationship covers a wide range of cooperation including areas of trade and investment, human resource development, education, technical training and air services. Imports from Thailand are mostly food products.  Exports to Thailand are mostly crude materials, manufactured goods, mineral fuels, machinery and transport equipment.  In 2007, Brunei imported $156 million worth of goods from Thailand and exported $160 million to Thailand. 

While in the country, Thailand’s Prime Minister, His Excellency Samak Sundaravej held a meeting with Thai diplomats to the country.  The meeting took place at the Empire Hotel and Country Club.  The meeting aimed to enhance relations between Thai diplomats and business people in Brunei...........[More News]