ASEAN has made a good progress in advancing ASEAN community-building efforts while at the same time, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, 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 said in a titah chairing the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits held virtually via video conference from Baitul Mesyuarah, Istana Nurul Iman yesterday.
His Majesty also emphasised on ASEAN’s unity and collective efforts being vital for the region’s future in a rapidly changing world.
“This year, Brunei Darussalam has emphasised the importance of caring for the people and preparing them for the future. At the same time, ASEAN has continued to empower its youth to be resilient and dynamic by developing their skills and knowledge.”
The monarch shared that ASEAN has established the ASEAN Junior Fellowship Programme, which Brunei Darussalam will fund for the next 10 years. At the same time, ASEAN is also making efforts to ensure the youth will inherit a region that can progress and develop in a
sustainable way.
His Majesty believes that the circular economy model that ASEAN has developed will enhance efficiency and lay the foundations for green recovery.
The monarch also welcomed ASEAN’s work to protect vulnerable groups through the ASEAN Comprehensive Framework on Care Economy to ensure the recovery is inclusive.
His Majesty concluded that these initiatives will strengthen ASEAN’s preparedness and safeguard people’s welfare and development, and enable sustainable prosperity for all.
Date of Release: 4 August 2021
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October 29, 2021
