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NEWS:-
Tuesday, 18th April 2006 |
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His Majesty is in
Abu Dhabi for a three-day state visit to UAE |
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His Majesty
Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah,
the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam is in the United
Arab Emirates for a three-day state visit. His Majesty was greeted upon
arrival at the Abu Dhabi International Airport by Abu Dhabi’s Crown
Prince, His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, who is also
the Deputy Chief Commander of the Armed Forces and the Chairman of the
United Arab Emirates “MAJLIS EKSEKUTIF DIWAN”. |
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Also present to
greet His Majesty were the UAE’s Cabinet Ministers and Brunei
Darussalam’s Ambassador to the country, His Excellency Dato Paduka Haji
Adnan bin Haji Zainal. His Majesty was later entertained to a luncheon
hosted by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, in honour of
His Majesty’s visit. The luncheon was held at the Armed Forces’
Officers Club in Abu Dhabi. |
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His Majesty then
left for Dubai on a special vehicle. On the way, His Majesty made a
stop at the Abu Dhabi’s Royal Mausoleum for a visit and to pay respect
to the Al-Marhum Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the former President
of the United Arab Emirates who passed away recently. At the end of the
visit, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam
also consented to sign smart board. His Majesty arrived at Burj Al-Arab
Hotel in Dubai late Monday afternoon, local time. |
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His Majesty and
Emir of Qatar deliberate on how to strengthen bilateral cooperation
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His Majesty
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang
Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam is in Abu Dhabi, for a three-day state
visit to the United Arab Emirates. The visit is in continuation of His
Majesty’s two-day state tour of Qatar in Doha. |
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On the second
day of the state visit, His Majesty began the day with a bilateral
meeting with His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of the
State of Qatar. Upon arrival, His Majesty was welcomed by His Highness
Sheikh Hamad. Also present was the Prime Minister, His Highness Sheikh
Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani. |
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His Majesty and
His Highness Sheikh Hamad then headed their respective delegations at
the discussions on the ways and means of enhancing cooperation between
the two countries. His Majesty expressed his desire to further develop
and strengthen these relations especially in the fields of trade,
economy, culture, communication, education, health, tourism and sports. |
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His Majesty and
His Highness Sheikh Hamad then proceeded with the four-eyes meeting to
continue their discussions on how to strengthen bilateral cooperation
and discussed regional and international matters of mutual interest.
His Majesty was also introduced to the Qatar royal family, the country
dignitaries, ministers, Qatar businessmen as well as heads of foreign
dignitaries. |
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His Majesty and
His Highness also expressed their happiness with the signing of the
Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of bilateral
consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of
Brunei Darussalam and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of
Qatar by their respective Foreign Ministers. The two leaders encouraged
the public and private sectors to further explore opportunities in each
others countries, particularly in the areas of investment and oil and
gas activities. |
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Both party also
welcomed the discussions on the Avoidance of Taxation Agreement and
Bilateral Investment Treaties to be held in the near future. With the
hope to enhance the existing relations, His Majesty invited the State of
Qatar to open up its Mission in Bandar Seri Begawan. His Majesty also
expressed his appreciation to the Emir of the State of Qatar for the
kind reception and warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation. |
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His Majesty
concludes visit to Qatar |
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His Majesty
ended his state visit to Qatar, Sunday afternoon. Before leaving Doha,
a doa selamat was read by the State Mufti of Brunei Darussalam, Pehin
Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Abdul Aziz. |
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His Highness
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar
accompanied His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei
Darussalam to the Doha International Airport. Also present to bid
farewell were His Excellency Sheikh Yousof Hussein Kamal, Minister of
Finance, Economy and Industry of the State of Qatar and Awang Haji Ali
Hassan bin Haji Mohd. Salleh, Charge d’Affairs at the Embassy of Brunei
Darussalam in Doha, the State of Qatar. |
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The visit, which
was upon the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani,
marked another milestone in the history of bilateral relations between
Brunei Darussalam and the State of Qatar. This was the first state
visit to the State of Qatar since the establishment of diplomatic
relations in 1991. The state visit signifies the strengthening of
relations between the two countries. The highlight of the visit was the
private meeting between the two leaders in the search for closer
brotherly relations between the two countries. |
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ASEAN-SEAFDEC
highlight on consideration of policy in strategic partnership |
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The 8th
Meeting of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Fisheries Consultative Group has
deliberated on its collaborative programme highlighting on consideration
of policy in strategic partnership. |
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The meeting was
co-chaired by the Secretary General of SEAFDEC, Doctor Siri Ekmaharaj
and the Current Chairman of ASEAN Fisheries Sectoral Working Group, Mr.
Hia Win. The meeting discussed issues pertaining to the international
fish trade and anti-fisheries campaign including subsidies, quality and
safety of fishery products. Eco-labelling in fish and fishery products
also came to the fore in the discussions in ensuring benefits to all
member countries. |
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The meeting also
took note of a proposed project by SEAFDEC and a Swedish International
Cooperation Agency in support of the tsunami rehabilitation of affected
countries in the ASEAN region. The meeting agreed to implement several
projects under its five-year programme comprising capture aquaculture and
seafood processing. The ASEAN-SEAFDEC Meeting is a part of a mechanism in
further enhancing cooperation between ASEAN and SEAFDEC in fisheries the
Southeast Asian Region. |
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Brunei to host
ASEM Youth Seminar |
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More than fifty
associations, welfare bodies, colleges and institutes of higher learning
from the Asian and European regions are expected to take part in the
ASEM Youth Seminar to be held in Bandar Seri Begawan next month. The
seminar scheduled for the 9th until the 12th of May will be held at the
International Convention Centre in Berakas. |
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Meanwhile, a
media briefing has been held by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and
Sports to fine tune the agenda lineups to be discussed at the
forthcoming seminar. Delivering the talks on ways of garnering more
youths to attend the session were the Deputy Director of Youth and
Sports, Pengiran Sabri bin Pengiran Haji Mohammad and President of the
Brunei Youth Council, Professor Madya Doctor Haji Hashim bin Haji Abdul
Hamid. |
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The ASEM Seminar
will address political, economic and cultural issues, with the objective of
strengthening relationship between the two regions, in a spirit of mutual
respect and equal partnership. The Asia Europe Meeting is an informal
process of dialogue and cooperation to bring together twenty-five Europe
member states and the European Commission with thirteen Asian countries. |
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HAPUA Sub-Working
Committee Group holds its second meeting in BSB |
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In another
meeting, the Transmission Pricing Sub-Working Committee Group of ASEAN
was formed as a follow-up action to the resolution made at the first
meeting of the Human ASEAN Power Utilities Authorities, HAPUA, Working
Group Number Two on Transmission Pricing, in Bangkok in 2004. The aim
of the setting up of this Sub-Working Group was to undertake studies on
third party access and transmission pricing. The HAPUA Sub-Working
Committee Group held its second meeting, Monday. |
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The Head of
Energy Affairs of the Electrical Services Department, Awang Haji Umar
bin Haji Mohd. Tahir said ASEAN officials had taken the decision to
develop cooperation in energy for electricity and natural gas within
ASEAN through the ASEAN power grid and trans-ASEAN pipeline frame work.
During the
meeting, the representatives discussed the existing structure of the
power energy sector in each ASEAN country and on transmission pricing
and methodology. They also studied the pricing models practised in
Europe, the United States of America and Australia. It is hoped such
studies would contribute positively towards helping to develop a model
or mechanism on transmission pricing in ASEAN agreed by all parties. |
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KB holds talks on
ASEAN’s role in context of daily life of community |
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In the Belait
District, two University Brunei Darussalam lecturers gave talks on
ASEAN’s role in the context of the daily life of the community. More
than 150 people attended the seminar designed to promote ASEAN among the
rakyat and people of this country. It focused on two topics; the
languages in the region and literary figures of ASEAN. The participants
heard about the usage of local languages or mother’s tongue in various
ASEAN countries. |
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The seminar was
the fifth to be held in the country with a variety of other topics
delivered previously. The series of seminars is aimed at giving
understanding and appreciation of ASEAN to its peoples in a systematic
and organised way. The project is conducted by the ASEAN-COCI’s
Sub-Working Committee on Information as one of the regional agendas that
is being undertaken in accordance with the Hanoi Plan of Action.
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TAIB donates
books for special gathering of women to mark Maulidur Rasul |
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A special
gathering of women to mark the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad,
Peace Be Upon Him, is being held today at the International Convention
Centre in Berakas. Meanwhile, some three thousand books entitled ‘HAID
and ISTIHADHAH’ will be distributed to those attending the gathering.
The books are compliments of the Brunei Islamic Trust Fund, TAIB. The
books were presented Monday by the Managing Director of TAIB, Pengiran
Datin Hajah Urai binti Pengiran Ali, to an officer of the Islamic Dakwah
Center, Dayang Hajah Hasnah binti Haji Omar. |
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The thirty-seven
page book contains questions and answers on women’s problems pertaining
to Islamic perspective. Such a donation from TAIB among others is aimed
at not only providing financial services and products based on Islam,
but it is also in line with its social activity in areas of education,
social and religion. |
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