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Brunei, S Korea To Enhance Industrial, IT Cooperation

Busan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday held bilateral talks with President of the Republic of Korea, Roh Moo-hyun, including efforts to enhance cooperation in the field of industry and information technology.

The meeting was held at one of the leading hotels in Busan.

At the meeting, His Majesty thanked the President for the hospitality accorded to His Majesty and delegation and congratulated the President for his leadership and chairmanship of this year's APEC Economic Leaders Meeting (AELM).

His Majesty and President Roh Moo-hyun noted the excellent relations that exist between the two countries.

Both leaders also discussed other bilateral issues particularly efforts to enhance relations between Brunei and the Republic of Korea in areas such as industrial and IT cooperation.

During the Meeting, His Majesty invited the President to visit Brunei at a convenient time.

His Majesty thanked the President for the invitation to visit the Republic of Korea on a date to be mutually agreed.

Both leaders also discussed regional issues particularly efforts to enhance cooperation between Asean and the Republic of Korea.

They also discussed other international issues of mutual concern.

The President expressed appreciation for the support given by Brunei to the Republic of Korea in many of the international fora.

Present at the talks were Minister of Energy in the Prime Minister's office, Pehin Dato Awang Haji Yahya; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade II, Pehin Dato Lim Jock Seng; Ambassador-Designate of Brunei Darussalam to the Republic of Korea, Dato Haji Harun; and Awg Lim Jock Hoi, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

His Majesty arrived Wednesday night in Busan to attend the 13th APEC Economic Leaders Meeting.

On arrival at Gimhae Air Base, His Majesty was greeted by Ambassador Chun Boo-kwan, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea, Mr Kim Ku-hyun, Vice Mayor of Busan, and General Lee Kang-da, Commander of Gimhae Air Base. Also present was Dato Haji Harun.

The 13th AELM, chaired by President Roh, will be held today and tomorrow under the theme "Towards One Community: Meet the Challenge, Make the Change".

The meeting will be held in two Retreat Sessions. In addition to that, the APEC leaders will also have a meeting with members of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC). His Majesty will also attend the Asean-US Leaders Meeting.

At the first Retreat Session, the APEC leaders are expected to focus their discussions on advancing free trade such as the Doha Development Agenda, trade and investment liberalisation, facilitation as well as the Busan Roadmap to Bogor.

Discussions at the second Retreat Session will focus on a safe and transparent Asia-Pacific such as counterterrorism, the avian influenza, disaster preparedness, energy security and anti-corruption.

As in previous AELMs, the leaders in Busan will adopt the Busan Declaration.

The Declaration, among others, will reaffirm the APEC Leaders' commitment to deepen the shared vision of achieving stability, security and prosperity for the people to achieve the long-term goal of free and open trade and investment; to ensure a transparent and secure business environment; and to bridge the various gaps and differences in the region. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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