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 attended the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit with Heads of State and Government of ASEAN, Australia and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, on Wednesday.
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 with ASEAN Leaders and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (C) at the Leaders Plenary during the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne on March 6, 2024. PHOTO: AFP
The Special Summit was held to celebrate 50 years since Australia became ASEAN’s first Dialogue Partner in 1974 and aimed to enhance ASEAN-Australia cooperation under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.
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 arrives at Government House, one of the venues for the 50th ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne on March 6, 2024. PHOTO: AFP
During the Plenary Session of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit at Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre, His Majesty in a titah underscored the importance of economic cooperation to the ASEAN–Australia relationship.
(L-R) ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Laos’ Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo, 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, Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, and East Timor’s Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao pose for the family photo during the 50th ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne on March 5, 2024. PHOTO: AFP
The Retreat Session of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit took place at the Ballroom, Government House Victoria, where His Majesty in a titah expressed concern over the intensifying global geo-political uncertainties and evolving challenges, affecting this region, despite them happening far away.
