19/11/2025 |
State Welcoming CeremonyHis 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 in a titah expresses that Brunei Darussalam and Hungary have enjoyed warm and friendly relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992. The relations have been strengthened through increased interaction, particularly through people-to-people exchanges and cooperation within the ASEAN–EU framework. His Majesty made the titah while attending the Bilateral Meeting with His Excellency Doctor Tamas Sulyok, President of Hungary, in conjunction with His Majesty's State Visit to Hungary. His Majesty began the State Visit to Hungary by attending the State Welcoming Ceremony at Kossuth Lajos Square, Budapest. Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Mateen.
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Wreath Laying CeremonyHis Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam then attended the Wreath Laying Ceremony which took place at Heroes' Square, Budapest.
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Tête-À-Tête With President of HungaryAt the Tête-À-Tête held at the Sándor Palace with His Excellency Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary; His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in a titah expresses his appreciation to His Excellency for the invitation to the State Visit to Hungary, and expresses that the visit will further strengthen the longstanding bilateral relations and cooperation between Brunei Darussalam and Hungary.
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Bilateral MeetingHis Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam then attended a Bilateral Meeting with His Excellency Doctor Tamas Sulyok, President of Hungary. During the Bilateral Meeting, His Majesty hoped that the active interaction between the two Foreign Ministers would continue to contribute to the positive momentum of bilateral relations by opening up new avenues to expand cooperation and the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of Bilateral Consultations, which is an important milestone to further strengthening dialogue, understanding and institutional cooperation between the two countries, especially in the fields of investment, education, energy and capacity building in supporting Brunei Darussalam's economic diversification efforts beyond the oil and gas sector.
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Conferment Ceremony of the State DecorationHis Excellency the President of Hungary conferred 'The Grand Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit with Chain and Gold Star' to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, which among other things, represents the recognition and symbol of Hungary's commitment to continue working with Brunei Darussalam in safeguarding the well-being of the people of both countries.
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Working Luncheon With His Excellency The Prime MinisterHis Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam proceeded to the Karmelita Monastery for the Working Luncheon hosted by His Excellency Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary. The Leaders exchanged views on regional and international issues, including developments in ASEAN, ASEAN–EU relations, Hungary's engagement in Southeast Asia, developments in Europe and the Middle East, and cooperation in addressing climate change and promoting peace, stability and sustainable growth. In the titah, His Majesty expressed Brunei Darussalam's readiness to work closely with Hungary in strengthening cooperation in supporting regional stability and inter-regional relations.
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Gala DinnerHis Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, attended the Gala Dinner held in conjunction with the State Visit, which was hosted by His Excellency Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary. The event took place at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary - a distinguished cultural institution housing renowned collections of classical and modern European art. Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Mateen.
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MoU Signing CeremonyAt the sideline of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's State Visit to Hungary, a Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Consultations was signed between the Government of His Majesty and the Government Hungary. The Memorandum of Understanding aims to institutionalise bilateral consultations and exchanges of views on issues of mutual interest to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the pursuit of common goals. Also present were Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy.
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Opening of NaubatThe Opening of the Naubat after being closed for 7 days upon the passing away of the late Pengiran Anak Hajah Kamilah binti Pengiran Indera Mahkota Pengiran Anak Doctor Kemaluddin Al-Haj on 13th of November was held on 19th November afternoon at the Lapau Building, Bandar Seri Begawan.
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Discussion Session With Members of The LegislationThe Ministry of Religious Affairs is aware of the importance of implementing appropriate initiatives to improve the quality of its services from time to time. Speaking at the Discussion Session with Members of the Legislative Council on 19th November morning, Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs welcomed constructive suggestions to further improve religious services in the country.
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