A formal reception ceremony was held this morning for His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at Istana Nurul Iman palace in the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, on the occasion of His Majesty’s state visit to Brunei Darussalam.

In front of the palace, a group of Bruneian children welcomed His Majesty. Upon the arrival of His Majesty at Istana Nurul Iman, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, was at the forefront of those receiving him. He welcomed His Majesty and the accompanying official delegation, expressing his great pleasure at this gracious visit.

His Majesty and the Sultan of Brunei then proceeded to the dais of honour, where the Omani Royal Anthem and the Bruneian National Anthem were played. A 21-gun salute was fired in honour of His Majesty the Sultan.

His Majesty then inspected the Guard of Honour. He subsequently greeted senior Bruneian officials and members of the diplomatic corps in Brunei, while the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam greeted the official Omani delegation.