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 on Monday met with the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and with the Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu.
During the meeting with the UN secretary-general, His Majesty, in a titah, highlighted that Brunei Darussalam has benefitted extensively from this membership and emphasises its steadfast commitment to the multilateral system through peacekeeping missions and initiatives on poverty and education.
The UN’s support has been beneficial for all ASEAN Member States, said the monarch, adding that ASEAN has taken concrete steps in realising its community-building efforts with
Dialogue Partners including welcoming Timor-Leste’s admission into ASEAN.
Diplomatic solutions to the political situation in Myanmar, guided by the Five Point Consensus was also raised by His Majesty.
The monarch noted that on this matter, stronger collaboration between the UN Special
Envoy to Myanmar and Special Envoy to ASEAN Chair on Myanmar was also encouraged.
His Majesty said Brunei Darussalam remains committed to continue working closely with the secretary-general and the UN to further develop cooperation in the coming years.
Meanwhile, during the bilateral meeting with the Kosovo president, His Majesty welcomed Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu and her delegation to Brunei Darussalam for a state visit from December 2-3.
Since diplomatic ties was established in 2017, Brunei Darussalam and Republic of Kosovo have maintained warm and friendly relations, notably education cooperation through scholarship programmes awarded to 14 Kosovan students since 2001.
His Majesty welcomed more Kosovan students to pursue their studies under
Brunei Darussalam government scholarships to foster greater friendship and understanding
among youth.
In addition, Brunei’s financial contributions through the 2000 Tabung Insaniah Kosovo have helped to fund scholarships for Kosovan students and an orphanage, as well as build a school and mosques.
His Majesty emphasised Brunei Darussalam’s commitment to promote enduring peace and stability in Kosovo under the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). The monarch and the president also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest including the developments in Russia and Ukraine; the situation in Palestine-Israel as well as major powers relations.
