Brunei, Jordan ties further strengthened
HIS Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday consented to host a State Banquet in honour of His Majesty King Abdullah II, the King of Jordan, at Istana Nurul Iman.
. . . The Jordanian King took the opportunity to welcome His Majesty the Sultan to visit Jordan in the near future.
King Abdullah II also expressed his personal gratitude towards receiving the Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei, Darjah Kerabat Mahkota Brunei (DKMB) earlier on in the day as it symbolises "the enduring friendship between our families and peoples — a pledge of our continuing partnership, in an important and turbulent century".
Brunei Times
Just before the banquet:
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Photo 2 – (L-R) Princes Abdul Mateen and Abdul Malik (sons of the Sultan), Prince Sufri (brother of the Sultan) and Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah.
The royals making their way to the Throne Room for the banquet.
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Sultan Hassan al Bolkiah and King Abdullah delivering their speeches:
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more colourful moments from the banquet:
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Photo 6 – lovely picture of Queen Rania and a better view of her tiara
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