BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, held separate farewell audiences for three outgoing diplomats at Istana Nurul Iman on the afternoon of August 3rd. The diplomats included Her Excellency Nahida Rahman Shumona from Bangladesh, His Excellency Bernard Regnauld-Fabre from France, and His Excellency Retired Major General Farhat Abbas Sani from Pakistan.
According to Radio Television Brunei, each diplomat presented their credentials to His Majesty at different times during their tenure. Her Excellency Nahida Rahman Shumona presented her Letter of Credence on March 8, 2021, His Excellency Bernard Regnauld-Fabre on May 24, 2022, and His Excellency Farhat Abbas Sani on October 20, 2022. These ceremonies mark the conclusion of their diplomatic missions in Brunei, celebrating the relationships they fostered during their service.