His Majesty (L) with with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper during a bilateral meeting yesterday.Picture: BT/Ubaidillah Masli
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam (L), US President Barack Obama (C) and Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan (R) pose for the Apec Summit group photo in Yokohama yesterday. Picture: BT/Ubaidillah Masli
Sunday, November 14, 2010
HIS Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday met with leaders of the Pacific Rim economies, as well as the Emperor of Japan and the Prime Minister of Canada, in a day of meetings hoped to spur growth and further relations in the region.
His Majesty started the day by paying a courtesy call on His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
Arriving by royal motorcade at the public park- and moat-surrounded residence of the Japanese Imperial family, His Majesty was welcomed by the emperor at the entrance of the 163-metre long Chowa-Den building of the palace.
Their Majesties then proceeded to the Take-no-Ma (Bamboo Room) for half-an-hour's discussions on bilateral issues as well as international issues of mutual concern, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) of Brunei said in a press release.
Taking a short break before travelling some 45 minutes to the port city of Yokohama, His Majesty attended a welcoming working lunch at noon with other leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec Economies) member economies.
Welcoming His Majesty at the InterContinental Yokohama Grand was Apec 2010 host Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan.
Following lunch with the leaders, His Majesty attended the first session of the Apec Economic Leaders' retreat at the same venue, where the monarch and other Apec Heads of State and Government exchanged views under the theme of "Sustaining Prosperity in the Asia Pacific Region". At the convention centre of the Pacifico Yokohama, in which the InterContinental is situated in, the Apec leaders then met with the Apec Business Advisory Council (Abac). Brunei's three representatives to Abac: Javed Ahmad of Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam, Fauziah DSP Hj Talib of IQ Quest Company and Haslina Taib of BAG Networks were among those present for the dialogue session to relay Abac's recommendations on improving regional business and achieving Apec objectives. His Majesty then held a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, who called for similar sessions with other Asia Pacific nations. Media were allowed briefly in the bilateral meet, which the PMO said discussed the leaders' views on "bilateral cooperation and issues of mutual concern". During the Brunei-Canada meeting, His Majesty was accompanied by Second Minister of Finance Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Dato Seri Setia Hj Abd Rahman Hj Ibrahim and Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Dewa Dato Seri Setia Lim Jock Seng.
To conclude the day of meetings, His Majesty and other Apec leaders were treated to a cultural event involving a kabuki performance, or a traditional Japanese musical, at the InterContinental, where an official dinner was also held for the esteemed guests.
Today His Majesty is scheduled to attend the second Apec Economic Leaders' Retreat Session, a meeting on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the "Leaders' Declaration", following a closing lunch.
courtesy of--The Brunei Times
His Majesty started the day by paying a courtesy call on His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
Arriving by royal motorcade at the public park- and moat-surrounded residence of the Japanese Imperial family, His Majesty was welcomed by the emperor at the entrance of the 163-metre long Chowa-Den building of the palace.
Their Majesties then proceeded to the Take-no-Ma (Bamboo Room) for half-an-hour's discussions on bilateral issues as well as international issues of mutual concern, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) of Brunei said in a press release.
Taking a short break before travelling some 45 minutes to the port city of Yokohama, His Majesty attended a welcoming working lunch at noon with other leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec Economies) member economies.
Welcoming His Majesty at the InterContinental Yokohama Grand was Apec 2010 host Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan.
Following lunch with the leaders, His Majesty attended the first session of the Apec Economic Leaders' retreat at the same venue, where the monarch and other Apec Heads of State and Government exchanged views under the theme of "Sustaining Prosperity in the Asia Pacific Region". At the convention centre of the Pacifico Yokohama, in which the InterContinental is situated in, the Apec leaders then met with the Apec Business Advisory Council (Abac). Brunei's three representatives to Abac: Javed Ahmad of Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam, Fauziah DSP Hj Talib of IQ Quest Company and Haslina Taib of BAG Networks were among those present for the dialogue session to relay Abac's recommendations on improving regional business and achieving Apec objectives. His Majesty then held a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, who called for similar sessions with other Asia Pacific nations. Media were allowed briefly in the bilateral meet, which the PMO said discussed the leaders' views on "bilateral cooperation and issues of mutual concern". During the Brunei-Canada meeting, His Majesty was accompanied by Second Minister of Finance Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Setia Dato Seri Setia Hj Abd Rahman Hj Ibrahim and Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Dewa Dato Seri Setia Lim Jock Seng.
To conclude the day of meetings, His Majesty and other Apec leaders were treated to a cultural event involving a kabuki performance, or a traditional Japanese musical, at the InterContinental, where an official dinner was also held for the esteemed guests.
Today His Majesty is scheduled to attend the second Apec Economic Leaders' Retreat Session, a meeting on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the "Leaders' Declaration", following a closing lunch.
courtesy of--The Brunei Times
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