Bandar Seri Begawan: For the past four decades, Brunei Darussalam and the United States of America have built a strong partnership, rooted in mutual respect, collaboration, and shared goals. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Brunei Darussalam stated the matter at the 249th Anniversary of the United States’ independence at Jalan Duta. Representing the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam to the ceremony was Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ahmaddin bin Haji Abdul Rahman, Minister of Home Affairs.
According to Radio Television Brunei, Her Excellency Caryn McClelland in her speech also touched on the strong partnership between the United States and Brunei, which has flourished through close cooperation in various areas such as trade and investments, as well as defence and security.