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48th ASEAN Summit Opening CeremonyHis Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, in a titah welcomes the adoption of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 as a clear long-term compass towards a resilient, innovative, dynamic, and people-centred ASEAN. To realise this vision, practical cooperation that strengthens resilience in areas of greatest importance is needed.
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Plenary Session of the 48th ASEAN SummitHis Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, along with other ASEAN Leaders, then attended the Plenary Session of the 48th ASEAN Summit, which focused discussions on regional energy security and resilience; food security; and the safety of ASEAN nationals. During the session, His Majesty welcomes The Philippines' Chairmanship theme, "Navigating Our Future, Together," which is fitting given the increasingly complex global environment ASEAN faces. Over the past two decades, ASEAN has faced many regional and international crises - including financial shocks, pandemics, and natural disasters - in which these experiences have demonstrated that ASEAN is strongest when it remains united, practical, and people-centred.
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Retreat Session of the 48th ASEAN SummitHis Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam then attended the Retreat Session of the 48th ASEAN Summit.
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Dinner hosted by President of the Republic of the Philippines and SpouseHis Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam attended a Dinner hosted by His Excellency Ferdinand R Marcos Jr, President of the Republic of the Philippines and spouse, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, which was held at Cowrie Cove, Shangri-La Mactan Resort, Cebu. Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Mateen.
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27th ASEAN Economic Community Council MeetingASEAN needs to remain dynamic and leverage on this crisis to assess and prioritise on impactful initiatives that will ensure ASEAN's resiliency and preparedness in facing any future crisis. This includes reaffirming commitment to enhance intra-ASEAN trade flows; reduce barriers to trade; facilitate trade through digitalisation and ensuring integration of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in regional supply chains. The matter was underlined by the Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy at the 27th ASEAN Economic Community Council Meeting in Cebu, the Republic of the Philippines.
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Arrival of the Final Group of Haj PilgrimsThe fourth and final group of the country's intending haj pilgrims arrived safely in Madinah Al-Munwarrah. The flight carrying 240 intending haj pilgrims arrived at Prince Mohammad International Airport at 4:59 in the afternoon Madinah time. The arrival of the pilgrims was welcomed by His Excellency Awang Haji Harun bin Haji Junid, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Visit to Haj Pilgrims' Hotels by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei DarussalamTo ensure that all the needs and comfort of the country's intending haj pilgrims are always taken care of, His Excellency Awang Haji Harun bin Haji Junid, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has visited several hotels that accommodate the country's pilgrims. Also following the visit was Awang Haji Farhan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Putera Maharaja Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Ghani, Acting Consul General of Brunei Darussalam in Jeddah. This year's haj season, 7 hotels around Madinah are accommodating the country's intending haj pilgrims.
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Intending Haj Pilgrims express Grateful & HappyGrateful and happy, that's what the intending haj pilgrims who have just arrived in Madinah Al-Munawarrah are expressing.
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Turkiye Food Making ProgrammeIncreasing motivation, self-confidence and self-reliance, are among the objectives of the Life Skills Program: Turkiye Food Making with the Aftercare Support Association, AFSA in supporting the rehabilitation process and social integration of former inmates. It was held at the AFSA Office, Jalan Kebangsaan, 8th May afternoon.
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Launching of 'Badudun' FestivalHighlighting culture, heritage and identity of the local community, is the purpose of the Bedudun Festival Version Two. The festival organised by the Kampong Perumahan Negara Lumut Kawasan 1, 2 and 3 Consultative Council, Mukim Liang took place at the Liang Lumut Recreation Club, Belait District, 8th May afternoon.
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