By Sharifah Nurliza Syed Mohammad<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Feb 15 (NNN-Bernama) — The Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on Monday welcomed the proposed implementation of the vaccinated travel lane (VTL) by air to ease cross-border travel between Brunei and Malaysia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ruler said he believed that the move would contribute to the economic recovery of the two bordering countries and hoped that the cooperation could be expanded, especially with Sabah and Sarawak, in enhancing trade connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis will give the private sector the confidence to move forward and strive during this COVID-19 recovery phase,\u201d Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah said at the official luncheon which he hosted in honour of visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob at Nurul Iman Palace here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah had earlier granted an audience and held a four-eye meeting with Ismail Sabri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His Majesty said with the COVID-19 still being a global threat, Brunei and Malaysia would continue to work together to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe close relationship that has existed for a long time between the monarchies, the governments and the people of our two countries is the ultimate uniqueness of the privilege centred on the similarity of religion, historical background and language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTherefore, it is important for us to nurture our relationship and strengthen our cooperation and understanding,\u201d the Ruler said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Ismail Sabri in his reply speech said the close ties between Malaysia and Brunei had opened the doors for cooperation in various fields, including trade, health, defence and tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis brotherhood is not limited to bilateral cooperation between the two countries, but also among the people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ismail Sabri is on a two-day official visit to Brunei Darussalam. This is his first visit to Brunei after being appointed as Malaysia\u2019s ninth Prime Minister in August last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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