Bandar Seri Begawan, November 09 (QNA) - HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Brunei Darussalam Abdullah Hamad Ali Al Adham Al Marri said the visit of HRH Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office of Brunei Darussalam, to Qatar marks an important milestone in the development of bilateral relations and reflects the two countries' shared commitment to broadening cooperation across multiple fields.
Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), HE Ambassador Al Marri said the visit assumes added significance as it coincides with the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the State of Qatar and Brunei Darussalam, underscoring the depth of the ties between the two countries and the steady progress they have made over the past decades.
He said the visit offers an important opportunity to further deepen economic, trade and investment ties while opening new avenues for cooperation in sectors of mutual priority, in ways that advance shared interests and expand opportunities for investment and trade.
HE the Ambassador noted that the visit also comes amid growing engagement between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), creating broader prospects for closer cooperation and coordination between the two sides.
HE Ambassador Al Marri highlighted the convergence of Qatar and Brunei Darussalam's positions in international forums and their shared commitment to advancing dialogue and promoting international peace, security and stability. He stressed that both countries attach importance to collective action to address common challenges and strengthen relations among nations.
Looking ahead, HE Al Marri identified enhanced air connectivity between Qatar and Brunei Darussalam as one of the promising areas for further cooperation, noting its potential to stimulate tourism, expand cultural exchange and strengthen people-to-people ties between the two friendly countries. (QNA)