MUARA NAVAL BASE, Thursday, 02 February 2023 – Captain Haji Mohamad Sarif Pudin bin Matserudin, Acting Commander Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) received an introductory call from Captain (Navy) Riaz Akhoune, Defence Attaché of France Accredited to Brunei Darussalam. Also in attendance was His Excellency Bernard Regnauld-Fabre, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of France to Brunei Darussalam and the Acting Chief of Staff, RBN.
During the call, both sides expressed appreciation on the friendly bilateral relations between Brunei Darussalam and the French Republic since the establishment of diplomatic relations on 8 May 1984. The RBN places a high value on its relationship with the French Navy that continues to progress through various avenues, including port calls, Passage Exercises, and mutual attendance at multilateral events.
