(Bandar Seri Begawan, 16th) His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei, in a statement, welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his first working visit to Brunei.
His Majesty made this statement during the bilateral meeting held at Istana Nurul Iman.
His Majesty emphasized the close relations between Brunei and Australia in the areas of trade, defense, education, and people-to-people exchanges.
In his speech, His Majesty also stressed that the Brunei-Australia Comprehensive Partnership ensures the continuation of the friendship and relationship between the two countries.
His Majesty also pointed out that energy and food security are important sectors in promoting economic growth.
The leaders of both countries also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual concern, including the ASEAN-Australia dialogue partnerships, the situation in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Middle East situation, and the South China Sea issue.
After the bilateral meeting, His Majesty agreed to sign the "Brunei-Australia Joint Statement on Energy and Food Security" with the Australian Prime Minister.
Among those present were the Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah.
Also present were the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Dato Nazmi, as well as the official Australian delegation.
His Majesty emphasized the close relations between Brunei and Australia in the areas of trade, defense, education, and people-to-people exchanges.
In his speech, His Majesty also stressed that the Brunei-Australia Comprehensive Partnership ensures the continuation of the friendship and relationship between the two countries.
His Majesty also pointed out that energy and food security are important sectors in promoting economic growth.
The leaders of both countries also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual concern, including the ASEAN-Australia dialogue partnerships, the situation in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Middle East situation, and the South China Sea issue.
After the bilateral meeting, His Majesty agreed to sign the "Brunei-Australia Joint Statement on Energy and Food Security" with the Australian Prime Minister.
Among those present were the Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah.
Also present were the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Dato Nazmi, as well as the official Australian delegation.