MON 29 APRIL 2013
Prime Minister
Canberra
Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced that His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, will visit Australia as a Guest of Government from 1 to 3 May at the invitation of the Governor‑General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO.
Australia was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Brunei and we enjoy a warm and constructive relationship based on strong education, trade, security, and people-to-people links.
This year, Brunei is the Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the East Asia Summit.
His Majesty’s visit provides an important opportunity to enhance our bilateral relationship and to deepen our regional engagement.
His Majesty will meet the Prime Minister in Canberra, and will call on the Governor‑General and attend a State Lunch held in his honour at Government House.
