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The statement does not mention the purpose of the state visit beyond its duration. However, His Majesty’s departure on 4 November 2026, following a three-day visit to Brunei Darussalam, is consistent with a pattern of diplomatic engagements observed in recent months. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ news page provides a link to further details, though the content of the visit remains unspecified. The statement does not address the length of the visit or any specific outcomes achieved. The official Arabic text, accessible via the provided link, offers no further information. In March the ministry said state visit by His Majesty to Botswana and Angola. An official reception ceremony was held today for His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on the occasion of His Majesty’s state visit to the People’s Republic of China. 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. This suggests a continued focus on strengthening bilateral ties with key regional partners, a strategy already demonstrated by previous state visits to Botswana and Angola. The timing of the return, coinciding with the 3rd of November, may be deliberately chosen to align with ongoing diplomatic activity.
