Minister Back From Aviation Summit, Airshow In S'Pore

Bandar Seri Begawan - Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong, Minister of Communications, returned home Wednesday after attending the Singapore Aviation Leadership Summit and the Singapore Airshow 2008 held Feb 17-20, according to a press release.

The Minister of Communications conducted work visits, to the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) and Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA). He was joined by senior officers from the Ministry of Communications and the Chief Executive of the Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI).

They were provided with insights on the roles and initiatives of the MDA and IDA in promoting and facilitating the growth of the converging media and ICT industries. They learned development initiatives rolled out by both agencies.

The minister also met with Dr Lee Boon Yang, Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts, and exchanged views on further strengthening the relations between Brunei Darussalam and Singapore in the ICT sector.

Giovanni Bisignani, IATA Director General, shared his findings on the growth of the aviation industry in Asia whereby the aviation industry of Asia plays a pivotal role in the economy by supporting 10.5million jobs and US$807 billion in economic activity. Strategies for sustainability and infrastructural needs in the expanding industry its security requirements were revealed.

The Singapore Aviation Summit presented speakers from International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA) and aviation industry representatives.

The summit was attended by ministers responsible for civil aviation, civil aviation authorities, CEOs of airline companies and key players in the aviation industry from Asia, Europe, America and Africa.

The Singapore Airshow 2008 showcased the latest technologies, aircraft and equipment in the defence and aviation industries. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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