Bahyiah Bakir
His 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, left for Labuan Bajo, Indonesia yesterday to attend the 42nd ASEAN Summit that will be held today and tomorrow.
Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen. Prior to leaving Istana Nurul Iman, a Doa Selamat was recited by Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Besar.
Present at His Majesty the Sultan’s Flight Hangar in Rimba to bid farewell to the monarch were members of the royal family.
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran-pengiran Cheteria; the Special Advisor to His Majesty; members of the Privy Council; Cabinet Ministers; deputy ministers; the Commissioner of the Royal Brunei Police Force; and the Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces were also present.
Indonesia – as ASEAN Chair for the year 2023 – will host the 42nd ASEAN Summit where ASEAN leaders will gather to advance discussions on agendas and priorities under the three ASEAN Community pillars, namely the ASEAN Political-Security Community, ASEAN Economic Community and ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community.
