 BRUNEI DARUSSALAM—Philippine President Benigno Simeon Aquino III is welcomed by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzadin, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam upon arrival at the main door of the Istana Nurul Iman palace, the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei and the seat of the Brunei government, for the State Banquet during the two-day State Visit in the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam Wednesday night June 01, 2011. Earlier, the two leaders witnessed the signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) on agriculture, shipping and ports, sports and tourism. Diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Brunei Darussalam were established in January 1984 when the Philippine consulate general in Bandar Seri Begawan was elevated to an embassy. (PLDT powered by SMART) (Photo by: Jay Morales / Malacañang Photo Bureau) |