President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) presents a souvenir to Bruneian Ambassador Pengiran Haji Sahari bin Pengiran Haji Salleh at their meeting in Hanoi on May 17. (Photo: VNA) The Vietnamese leader appreciated the diplomat’s considerable contributions to the two countries’ tise, which were lifted to a comprehensive partnership in 2019. Thanking the Vietnamese Government and people for helping him fulfill his duties, the ambassador appreciated Vietnam’s efforts to help organise activities of the ASEAN Year when Brunei acted as Chair of the bloc in 2021. The elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive partnership in 2019 and the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year have further proved their increasingly substantive cooperation, he noted. He also congratulated Vietnam on successfully holding the SEA Games 31 opening ceremony and receiving sports delegations, including the Bruneian team, showing Vietnam as a thoughtful and trustworthy host. The State leader of Vietnam not