His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, has consented to send a congratulatory message to His Excellency Jean-Marc Ayrault, Prime Minister of the Republic of France, on the occasion of his appointment as the Prime Minister of the Republic of France.
In the message to His Excellency Jean-Marc Ayrault, His Majesty much appreciated the warm friendship and valuable cooperation that existed between the two countries and looked forward to working with His Excellency to strengthen these important ties. In ending the message, His Majesty extended his kindest regards and best wishes to His Excellency Jean-Marc Ayrault in his new post.