Several issues of mutual concern were touched upon during the courtesy visit of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkiye to Brunei Darussalam, His Excellency Professor Doctor Hamit Ersoy to Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib, Speaker of the Legislative Council. During the visit, the Speaker of the Legislative Council also expressed his sympathy and condolences following the recent earthquake disaster in Turkiye.

The Speaker of the Legislative Council in his statement also confident that the Turkish people will be able to overcome the difficult situation with patience and perseverance. In the meantime, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkiye to the country also expressed his gratitude for the sympathy expressed by citizens and residents of Brunei Darussalam and for the prayers offered for the victims involved in the disaster. Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Turkiye have a close cooperation relationship in various fields, especially trade, tourism, education, culture, sports and security.

The Speaker of the Legislative Council also received a courtesy visit from the Canadian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, Her Excellency Ambra Dickie. During the visit, the two sides also exchanged views on a number of matters related to the development of the country, as well as hoping that the relationship between the two countries will continue to develop and can be further strengthened through cooperation in existing and future fields. Also present was Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Jaya Dato Paduka Awang Haji Judin bin Haji Asar, Secretary to the Cabinet Ministers' Council and Clerk to the Legislative Council.

Source: Radio Television Brunei