On 26 May 2016, H.E. Mr Biravij Suwanpradhes paid a courtesy call on Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. Both sides exchanged views on further enhancing relations and cooperation in the field of culture, youth and sports.