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Bandar Seri Begawan - The Lord Mayor of London, Alderman David Lewis and Lord Mayoress, Theresa Lewis arrived in the sultanate yesterday evening prior to starting a string of working visits in the country.

Welcoming the Lord Mayor of London and his wife at the Brunei International Airport was the British High Commissioner to Brunei, John Saville.

During his two-day visit, the Lord Mayor will meet with the British High Commissioner, Minister of Finance II, as well as organizations such as the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB), Britain Brunei Business Forum and the Brunei Investment Agency (BIA).

Audiences have also been scheduled with His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The Lord Mayor will also be delivering a keynote address at a forum hosted by University Brunei Darussalam (UBD) themed "Seizing Opportunities in Challenging Times", which will focus on Southeast Asia's economic outlook amidst the credit crisis that started in the US and the closer convergence of international financial markets. The forum will also focus on the challenges faced by financial markets.

Meanwhile, the Lord Mayoress is scheduled an audience with Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pg Anak Saleha and will be visiting sites such as the Brunei Museum, centre for children with special needs and the Jerudong International School. -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times