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His Royal Highness Haji Al-Muhtadee
Billah, the Crown Prince, began the second day of his official
visit to New Zealand Tuesday. His Royal Highness met the
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand, the
Honourable Phil Goff. The meeting was held at the Parliament
House. Also present was Prince Abdul Qawi.
At the meeting, both sides
highlighted the importance of the friendship and cooperation
shared by both countries. The Honourable Phil Goff believed
that the visit by His Royal Highness to New Zealand would
further strengthen the close ties between the countries. His
Royal Highness also exchanged views on regional and
international issues of interests.
His Royal Highness then called on
the Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Honourable Dr.
Michael Cullen. At this meeting, both sides underscored the
significance of the existing friendship and cooperation as well
as exchanging views on regional and international issues of
interests.
His Royal Highness was accorded an
official welcome on his visit to New Zealand. Upon arrival at
the Government House, His Royal Highness was welcomed by Mr. Don
Smith, Manager of the Support Services of the Government House.
His Royal Highness was then introduced to the representatives of
the local tribes and later watched the traditional Maori way of
welcoming visitors to their country. Mr. John Tahuparae, the
representative of the local tribes, explained each stage of the
formal ceremony to His Royal Highness. |
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After the traditional Maori
ceremony of welcome, His Royal Highness was invited to meet Her
Excellency Dame Silvia Cartwright, Governor General of New
Zealand and His Excellency Peter Cartwright. His Royal Highness
was then invited to view the ‘Haka’ performed by students of the
Wellington College of Kapa Haka.
After the performance, the
Governor General of New Zealand escorted His Royal Highness to
receive the royal guard of honour mounted by the Queen
Alexandra’s Squadron of the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps.
His Royal Highness then inspected the royal guard of honour and
the national anthem of Brunei Darussalam was played.
His Royal Highness then attended a
reception hosted by the Governor General and His Excellency
Peter Cartwright. At the reception, His Royal Highness was
introduced to state dignitaries and the diplomatic corps.
In the afternoon, His Royal
Highness called on the leader of the opposition, the Honourable
Bill English at the Parliament House.
Immediately after the call, His
Royal Highness proceeded to Weta Digital Studios. Upon arrival,
His Royal Highness was greeted by Miss Hannah Clarke. His Royal
Highness was then led to the Weta Digital Boardroom to listen to
a briefing on the making of films by Digital Special Effects and
toured the Weta Workshop. Weta Digital is New Zealand’s leading
Special Effects Workshop.
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