His Majesty Sees Bali Summit A Way To Move Forward

Bali, Indonesia – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah said the Asean Summit in Bali is another opportunity for the leaders to forge the way forward for Asean as it faces new challenges to fight against global terrorism and outbreaks like the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

His Majesty Sultan of Brunei made the titah in a keynote address on ‘Synergy in Asean Diversity’ at the Asean Business and Investment Summit (ASEAN-BIS) yesterday.

The Brunei Ruler was greeted on arrival at the Conference Hall by Mr Tanri Abeng, Chairman of the organising committee of the ASEAN-BIS.

In his titah, the Sultan said that Asean leaders acknowledged the important role the private sector plays in the competitiveness and dynamism of the region.

His Majesty also highlighted Asean’s efforts toward the goal of regional economic integration, bringing together all ten member countries into a single economic pattern.

The Monarch stressed on the need for all Asean countries and the business community to have political will to reach the goal of integration.

He believed that Asean is committed and determined to attain success.

His Majesty Sultan of Brunei later viewed a showcase on investments opportunities and tourism in Brunei.

Brunei was one of Asean member countries participating in the exhibition, the first of its kind being held, was officially launched by Indonesia’s President, Her Excellency Megawati Sukarnoputri.

Accompanying His MaJesty to the ASEAN-BIS were His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Brunei’s Foreign Affairs Minister, and Pehin Dato Awang Haji Abdul Rahman, Industry and Primary Resources Minister. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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