Islamabad, May 18: Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassan al Bolkih Moizuddin, who arrived here today on a three-day official visit will hold talks with Pakistani leaders to give impetus to the bilateral relations with special thrust on economic ties. He was received by the President Pervez Musharraf at the military base Chaklala.

During his stay in Pakistan the sultan will hold talks with Musharraf and the Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali focusing on enhancing economic cooperation.

The two sides will also explore possibilities for joint ventures and investment.
Pakistan Foreign Secretary Riaz Ahmed Khokhar told reporters that both the countries enjoy close and brotherly relations and expressed confidence that the recent visit of Sultan will give new impetus to these relations.


"Pakistan appreciates the role of Brunei Darussalam for its entry into Asean regional forum,” he said.
Bureau Report