His Majesty Sultan of Brunei welcomes Digital Skills Investment

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM. (Borneo Bulletin, 29 October 2025) - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzadin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam attended the ASEAN-New Zealand Commemmorative Summit, and the 5^th ASEAN-Australia Summit, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia. 

At the ASEAN-New Zealand Commermorative Summit, His Majesty in a titah, expressed pleasure in commemorating the Golden Jubilee of ASEAN-New Zealand Dailogue Partnership, which has led to the establishment of the ASEAN-New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Amidst global economic uncertainties, ASEAN and New Zealand must work closely together to build more connected, competitive, and resilient economies. His Majesty welcomed investment to enhance digital skills and improve digital infrastructure as well as the upgrade of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand to build a more inclusive and future-ready region. 

Meanwhile during the 5^th ASEAN-Australia summit, His Majesty delivered a titah highlighting Australia as ASEAN's first Dialogue Partner and the challenges faced over five decades of partnership. 

Australia, as ASEAN's first Comprehensive Strategic Partner in 2021, is a key player in the region and provides steadfast support for the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific and ASEAN Centrality, which is reinforced through the 'Joint Leaders' Statement on Conflict Prevention Crisis Management and the ASEAN-led Regional Architecture'.

His Majesty also reaffirmed the vital importance of maritime security as a strategic domain for ASEAN and Australia. In this regard, His Majesty expressed appreciation for Australia's support in strengthening the nation's understanding of maritime law. 

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