Shenzhen: His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, expressed satisfaction with the close and enduring relations between Brunei Darussalam and the People's Republic of China. The areas of collaboration include trade, investment, agriculture, fisheries, and people-to-people exchanges. The commitment to strengthening the Strategic Cooperative Partnership and advancing a shared future between Brunei and China was reaffirmed during a meeting with His Excellency Jin Lei, Party Secretary of Shenzhen, held at the Futian Shangri-La Hotel in Shenzhen.
According to Radio Television Brunei, His Royal Highness congratulated Jin Lei on his appointment and expressed pleasure at his first visit to Shenzhen. He appreciated the warm welcome and hospitality received. His Royal Highness highlighted Shenzhen's achievements in technological advancement and innovation, which serve as an inspiration for Brunei's nation-building efforts. Visits and briefings at Huawei and Leju Robotics were noted for providing valuable insights into developments in Artificial Intelligence, paving the way for further cooperation between Brunei and China.
In conclusion, His Royal Highness extended best wishes for China's preparations in hosting the upcoming APEC Summit and invited Jin Lei to visit Brunei Darussalam. Following the meeting, Jin Lei hosted a luncheon for the Crown Prince.