Brunei Darussalam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah has congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her reappointment as the prime minister of Bangladesh.

In a congratulatory message on Thursday, he said, “Under your able leadership, Bangladesh has accomplished great strides in its development and poverty reduction. I wish you much success in your new term in office and I am confident that you will continue to lead Bangladesh towards many more achievements in the coming years.”

Expressing his satisfaction that the two countries continue to enjoy warm and long-standing relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations forty years ago, Hassanal Bolkiah said, “I look forward to renewed opportunities to further develop these important ties, both bilaterally and regionally for the mutual benefit of our countries and people.”

He added, “May Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala bless Your Excellency and family with good health and happiness and the people of Bangladesh with continued progress and prosperity.”