Maldivian High Commissioner presents his credentials Sultan of Brunei

Non Resident High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Brunei Darussalam, Mohamad Zaki presented his Letter of Credence to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday.

The envoy's Letter of Credence from the President of Maldives was presented to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, at a special ceremony held at Istana Nurul Iman, Bandar Seri Begawan, the official residence of His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei.

Following the ceremony, His Majesty granted an audience to the High Commissioner during which the High Commissioner thanked his Majesty for the generous support and assistance provided by Brunei towards the development of Maldives, especially after the devastation caused by the Tsunami in 2004.

He also expressed hope for support at bilateral and multilateral forums to mitigate adverse effects globalization and climate change to small states.

High Commissioner also highlighted the long standing friendship between the two countries and conveyed greetings and good wishes from the President and the people of Maldives for the health and wellbeing of his Majesty, her Majesty the Queen and the people of Brunei. His Majesty Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah welcomed the appointment of the High Commissioner to Brunei and assured continued support to the government and people of the Republic of Maldives.

Mohamed Zaki is the first Non Resident High Commissioner of Maldives to be appointed to Brunei Darussalam. Mohamad Zaki is currently High Commissioner of Maldives in Malaysia and IMon Resident Ambassador to Thailand and Non Rej Ambassador (designate) to Indonesia.