Berlin: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, will undertake an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany on May 18 and 19, 2026. This visit comes at the invitation of His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the Federal President of Germany.
According to Radio Television Brunei, during this visit, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is set to meet with President Steinmeier to discuss matters of mutual interest and to reinforce the bilateral cooperation between Brunei Darussalam and Germany. The two nations have maintained diplomatic relations since May 1, 1984, collaborating in areas such as trade, defense, education, health, and technical cooperation.
This visit marks Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's fourth trip to Germany, following a state visit in 1998 and official visits in 2002 and 2011. The engagement underscores the ongoing commitment to strengthen the ties that have been built over the decades between Brunei Darussalam and Germany.