His majesty meets republic of Singapore leaders, treated to airshow

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His Majesty the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and the Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha in a group photo with Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, President of the Republic of Singapore, and his spouse, Mary Chee Bee Kiang. -©BRUDIRECT.COM photo

SINGAPORE: His Majesty the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and the Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam consented to attend a four-eye meeting with Lee Hsien Loong, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore last evening, ©BRUDIRECT.COM reported.

His Majesty and Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha then attended a dinner banquet hosted by the Singaporean Prime Minister and his spouse, Ho Ching.

Earlier, Their Majesties attended afternoon tea hosted by Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, President of the Republic of Singapore, and his spouse, Mary Chee Bee Kiang.

Upon arrival at the Istana last evening, Their Majesties were welcomed by the Singaporean Prime Minister and his spouse. Their Majesties later had a photo session with the Singaporean Prime Minister and his spouse.

While His Majesty held a four-eye meeting with the Singaporean Prime Minister, Her Majesty held a separate meeting with Ho Ching in the State Room. Their Majesties later proceeded to the pool side together with the Singaporean Prime Minister and his spouse to attend a dinner banquet.

Earlier, upon arrival at the Istana for afternoon tea, Their Majesties were welcomed by the Singaporean President and his spouse. After the monarch signed the visitor’s book, Their Majesties had a photo session with the Singaporean President and his spouse. Their Majesties later proceeded to the Yusof Room for the afternoon tea.

The monarch also attended the Singapore Airshow 2014 at the Changi Exhibition Centre. Upon arrival at the Centre, His Majesty was greeted by Dr Ng Eng Hen, Singapore’s Minister for Defence.

His Majesty took a closer look at the exhibits at the exhibition hall as well as the outdoor exhibition showcasing static displaying of various aircraft.

The monarch also viewed aerial displays by “Black Knights” aerobatic team from the Republic of Singapore Air Force, YAK130, “Jupiter” aerobatic team from the Indonesian Air Force, MV22, and Airbus A350.

His Majesty later attended a luncheon hosted by Singapore’s Minister for Defence.

Accompanying His Majesty to the airshow, afternoon tea and the dinner were Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Dewa Dato Seri Setia Lim Jock Seng, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade II, and Pehin Datu Singamanteri Colonel (Retired) Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Awg Hj Md Yasmin Hj Umar, Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister’s Office.