Maldives’ New Envoy to Brunei receives Sultan’s assurances of support

Maldives’ newly appointed Non-Resident High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, Dr. Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed, presented her Letters of Credence to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah today, formally commencing her diplomatic duties in the Southeast Asian nation.

The ceremony was held at Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan, where Dr. Shabeena was received by the Sultan following the presentation of her credentials.

During the subsequent audience, Dr. Shabeena conveyed greetings and best wishes from President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to the Sultan, wishing him good health and happiness, as well as continued peace, prosperity and well-being for the people of Brunei Darussalam.

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah congratulated Dr. Shabeena on her appointment and assured her of the Brunei government’s full support and cooperation as she carries out her responsibilities as the Maldives’ High Commissioner to the country.

Dr. Shabeena expressed her appreciation for the longstanding support and assistance extended by the government and people of Brunei Darussalam to the Maldives.

She also reaffirmed her commitment to further strengthening the close and friendly relations between the two countries.

She was accompanied at the ceremony by Fathimath Shaba, Second Secretary at the Maldives High Commission in Malaysia.

In addition to her new diplomatic assignment in Brunei Darussalam, Dr. Shabeena serves as the Maldives’ High Commissioner to Malaysia and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Philippines.