Ankara, 23 February 2023

"Dear Brother,

On the occasion of the National Day of Brunei Darussalam, I would like to sincerely congratulate Your Majesty and the brotherly people of Brunei Darussalam on behalf of my Nation and on my own behalf.

The common cultural values and brotherly ties between our people constitute a strong foundation.

In this framework, I am fully confident that Your Majesty’s State Visit to Türkiye on 7 March 2023 is going to generate a multiplier impact on our bilateral cooperation.

Taking this opportunity, I would like to convey my best wishes for Your Majesty’s health and happiness as well as for the well-being and prosperity of the brotherly people of Brunei Darussalam."

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

President of Türkiye

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