Sultan discusses trade with China's Premier in Bali

His Majesty with the Chinese premier. Photo: Information Department

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday evening consented to receive in audience Premier Wen Jiaboa of China at Hotel Nusa Dua, Bali.

The two leaders discussed bilateral issues and efforts to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries in many areas, especially in trade. They also agreed to increase visits of senior officials from both countries, including the private sectors.

Present during the audience were His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Pehin Dato Awang Haji Abdul Rahman Taib, Minister of Industry and Primary Resources; Dato Seri Setia Haji Mohd Amin, Brunei's Ambassador to Indonesia; Dato Paduka Haji Hazair, Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office and Pehin Dato Lim Jock Seng, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin