His Majesty Meets Three Leaders In Nanning, China
By Asri Razak

Nanning, China - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, held bilateral summits with the prime ministers of China, Thailand and Laos after the opening of the 3rd China-Asean Expo (Caexpo) and the China-Asean Business Investment Summit (Cabis) here yesterday.

His Majesty accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, held a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at Villa No 10 of the Liyuan Resort.

After meeting with the Chinese leader, the Sultan held bilateral meetings at his villa with Thailand's Prime Minister General Surayud Chulanont and Prime Minister of Laos Bouasone Bouphayanh.

His Majesty also had audience with Governor of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Lu Bing at his villa.

His Majesty said he was pleased with the overall progress of Asean-China relations, while also welcoming the proposed establishment of an Asean-China centre.

His Majesty said he regarded this as a symbol of what China and Asean were trying to achieve, not only in trade and investment but also in cultural affairs.

Prior to the opening of the expo, His Majesty toured around the pavilions of the Asean's 10 member countries. Besides Brunei, Asean also groups Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

At the Brunei's Pavilion, His Majesty observed 23 Chinese sunken treasure artifacts along with exhibits displayed by Bruneian enterprises from various sectors.

The Caexpo was launched with presentation of a video witnessed by the Chinese and Asean leaders, which was followed with the placing of 11 pearl replicas symbolised the 15 years anniversary of the China-Asean relations. The replicas were brought out by 15-year-old youths.

Sponsored by the Commerce Ministry of China and trade economic authorities. of the ten Asean members, the Expo has participation of a total of 2,100 companies.

His Majesty also attended the opening of the 3rd Cabis with other Leaders at the Conference Hall of Guangxi.

His Majesty departed China yesterday for Brunei Darussalam. -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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