Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven, representing the world’s wealthiest democracies, and invited guests turned their attention to issues of global interest, including coronavirus vaccines, climate change and education for girls, on Wednesday as they concluded three days of […]
At G-7, US Emphasizes Desire to Uphold International Rules, Not Hold China Down
Foreign ministers representing the Group of 7 industrialized nations have a busy day of meetings Tuesday in London discussing a range of world issues, including relations with China and Russia, the coup in Myanmar, the Syrian conflict, and the situation in Afghanistan. Britain’s […]
US Presses ASEAN Chair to Hold Myanmar Junta Accountable to Agreed Consensus
The United States urged ASEAN to press Myanmar to implement actions agreed at a regional summit last month, as Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the foreign minister of Brunei, the bloc’s current chair, in London on Monday. The […]
G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting and the Secretary’s Travel to Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is attending the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers’ Meeting in London, United Kingdom, May 3-5, 2021. The Secretary has said wherever the rules for international security and the global economy are being written, America will be […]
Blinken Heads to Ukraine After Russia Sends 150K Troops to Border
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Ukraine next week as Washington coordinates closely with Kyiv over Russia’s recent military buildup along Ukraine border. Blinken will travel to Ukraine on May 5-6, “where he will meet […]
First Meeting of the National Committee for Birthday Celebration
Eventhough the COVID-19 pandemic has been able to be brought under control in Brunei Darussalam, festive events for His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s 75th Birthday Celebration that will be held must comply with the guidelines […]
Observers: ASEAN Should Give Myanmar Junta Timeline for Acting on Consensus
ASEAN needs to set a timeline for implementing actions announced at a summit of regional leaders on Myanmar last weekend, analysts said, even as another civilian was shot dead in that country Monday despite the meeting’s call for an immediate […]
Ministry of Finance and Economy Tahlil Ceremony
The Ministry of Finance and Economy and the departments under it held a Tahlil Ceremony for Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Al-Marhumah Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit and Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji Abdul […]
Departure
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, left Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia after chairing the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting, 24th April afternoon. Accompanying His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam was His Royal Highness […]