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 received in separate audience His Excellency Bui Thanh Son, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and His Excellency General Dato Paduka Seri Andika Perkasa, Chief of Defence Force of Indonesia, TNI.

His Excellency Bui Thanh Son is on a three-day visit to the country to co-chair the 2nd Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation. Meanwhile, the Chief of Defence Force of Indonesia and delegation are in the country for a three-day official visit. Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Indonesia enjoy a close and longstanding bilateral defence cooperation through numerous engagements including visits, professional exchanges, exercises, training and courses.

The audience ceremonies took place at Istana Nurul Iman. His Majesty first received in audience His Excellency Bui Thanh Son. Accompanying His Excellency was His Excellency Tran Van Koa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Brunei Darussalam. Also present, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Erywan bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Haji Mohd Yusof, Second Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Diplomatic relations between Brunei Darussalam and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was established on 29th February 1992, and subsequently relations between both countries were elevated to a Comprehensive Partnership in 2019. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Brunei Darussalam and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

During the audience ceremony, His Majesty and His Excellency discussed the outcomes of the 2nd Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation towards further strengthening cooperation between Brunei Darussalam and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

His Majesty then received in audience His Excellency General Dato Paduka Seri Andika Perkasa, Chief of Defence Force of Indonesia. Accompanying His Excellency were His Excellency Doctor Sujatmiko M.A., Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to the country; Major General TNI Agus Suhardi, Assistant to Chief of Defence Force of Indonesia for Operations; and Major General TNI Haryono, Assistant to Chief of Defence Force of Indonesia for Logistics.

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