The Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, Hassanal Bolkiah, has sent a letter to President Ilham Aliyev.

Axar.az presents the full text of the letter:

His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Your Excellency,

Assalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

It is with great pleasure that I extend to Your Excellency my heartfelt congratulations on the joyous occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Over the past three decades, our two nations have nurtured a warm and enduring friendship, built on mutual respect, understanding, and shared values. I am confident that this close bond will continue to grow stronger in the years ahead.

I also look forward to our two countries working together to explore new opportunities for cooperation, especially through our engagement in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the Non-Aligned Movement. Our joint efforts in these important forums reflect our shared commitment to fostering peace, harmony, and sustainable development for the benefit of our peoples and the wider global community.

As we celebrate this meaningful milestone, I pray that Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala blesses Your Excellency with continued good health, happiness and wisdom, and grants the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan lasting peace, progress, and prosperity.

Wassalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh

Haji Hassanal Bolkiah

Sultan of Brunei Darussalam

President Ilham Aliyev has also sent a letter to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam:

On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend to you, and through you to your entire people, my sincere congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Brunei Darussalam.

Over the past thirty years, the friendly relations established between our countries have created favorable opportunities for the development of cooperation in a number of areas of mutual interest.

We are determined to further expand our interstate relations with Brunei Darussalam and to enrich our cooperation with new content. I am confident that we will successfully continue our joint efforts to strengthen ties between Azerbaijan and Brunei Darussalam in the interests of our peoples, and to deepen our cooperation both bilaterally and within multilateral platforms.

Taking this opportunity, I wish you good health, happiness, and every success in your high state activities, as well as lasting prosperity and well-being to your friendly people.

Respectfully,

Ilham Aliyev

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku, 24 November 2025