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 yesterday called attention to the work of ASEAN and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in promoting the economic prosperity of their peoples and highlighted the importance for closer cooperation between ASEAN and the UAE, especially in managing climate change.
His Majesty in a titah while delivering the keynote address at the World Government Summit 2022, acknowledged the UAE’s achievements on its economic transformation, and congratulated the UAE on its success in organising the Expo 2020 Dubai.
His Majesty yesterday had a meeting with Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Dubai ruler His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, attended the World Government Summit 2022 at the invitation of the President of the UAE and Abu Dhabi ruler His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan; and toured Expo 2020 Dubai.
Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.
Prior to the World Government Summit 2022, His Majesty who attended a meeting with His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed at the Majlis, Dubai Exhibition Centre, discussed enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries, boosting the level of trade and facilitating cooperation between investors from Brunei and the UAE in the field of financial services.
His Majesty then proceeded to the DP World Arena to attend the World Government Summit 2022.
His Majesty, in his titah, also outlined that challenges, such as political, economic and social issues, have risen in recent years, including the impact of the unprecedented and disruptive nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, peoples and governments have had to quickly adapt and be responsive to such challenges.
On the importance on shaping future governments, the monarch underlined that the Fourth Industrial Revolution will lead to changes in the shape and role of governments, economies and infrastructure. In this regard, the UAE is leading the way in the future of governments through pioneering efforts in a number of areas, such as renewable energy and emphasised on the role of the youth as leaders of tomorrow, as they will inherit and implement the nascent policies developed today.
His Majesty also emphasised the active participation of women as leaders in further enhancing the quality of policymaking for a better future.
On the values of peace and stability, His Majesty believed them to be critical for the continued economic progress to secure a brighter future for generations to come. While quoting the words of the founding father of the UAE His Highness Almarhum Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan: “History is a continuous chain of events. The present is only an extension of the past,” His Majesty highlighted the importance of instilling the appreciation for peace in the youth, as their experiences of the world are vastly different from those who came before them, especially those who have seen war and conflict.
In concluding the titah, His Majesty reiterated the importance to ensure a better life for the people, a peaceful world, and the need for future governments to be prepared and responsive, while calling for the need to continue to engage and involve the youth as they are the ones who will realise the plans for future generations.
Following the World Government Summit, His Majesty toured the UAE Pavilion, during which His Majesty received an introduction on the pavilion before taking a closer look at the exhibitions.
The UAE Pavilion is the host country pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai themed, ‘Land of Dreamers Who Do’ and exhibits its nationals who embodied the spirit of UAE and carried forward legacy forged by UAE original dreamer His Highness Almarhum Sheikh Zayed.
His Majesty proceeded to the Opportunity District to visit the Brunei Darussalam Pavilion, which showcases the Brunei Vision 2035, Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam, Royal Brunei and products of 22 entrepreneurs of micro, small and medium enterprises. At the pavilion, His Majesty was briefed by its manager Fadzilah binti Abdul Rahman.
Under the theme, ‘Brunei Darussalam 2035 – Bridging to the Future’, the Brunei Darussalam Pavilion for the expo provides opportunities for businesses and institutions to promote and market their products and services on the international market.
