BIMP-EAGA Ministerial Meeting Starts
By Achong Tanjong

Bandar Seri Begawan - The 10th Brunei Darussalam-IndonesiaMalaysia-Philippines - East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Ministerial Meeting was held yesterday at the International Convention Centre in Berakas.

The meeting was chaired by Pehin Dato Lim Jock Seng, Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The theme of this year's Ministerial Meeting was "Enhancing Public Sector's Role in BIMP-EAGA: Creating a Conducive Environment for Business".

Its provisional agenda includes a report and discussion on the result of the 13th BIMP-EAGA SOM and the preparation for the 2nd BIMP-EAGA Leaders Meeting on December 11, 2005 in Kuala Lumpur, and setting the date and venue of the 11th BIMP-EAGA Ministerial Meeting.

Ministers also met with Clare Martin, Chief Minister of Northern Territory, Australia and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two sides.

On Tuesday night, the Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade hosted a welcoming dinner for the ministers and delegates of the ministerial meeting and the East Asean Business Summit. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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