His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, arrived in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday afternoon. Upon arrival at the Don Mueang Air Terminal, His Majesty was welcomed by His Excellency Prawit Wongsuwan, the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand.
Also present to greet His Majesty were Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Amin Liew bin Abdullah, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy; Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Erywan bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Haji Mohd. Yusof, Second Minister of Foreign Affairs; and His Excellency Pengiran Haji Sahari bin Pengiran Haji Salleh, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to Thailand. The annual AELM, which is conducted physically this year, aims to improve the strategic vision and direction for cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Under the APEC 2022 theme of “Open. Connect. Balance.”, in advancing a more balanced and sustainable post-COVID-19 economy, discussions have continued on facilitating open trade and investment; improving the business environment; advancing regional economic integration; restoring connectivity by resuming cross-border travel; reinvigorating tourism and the services sector; facilitating business mobility; increasing investment in health security; and ensuring economic goals are inclusive and sustainable.
Among the initiatives put forward by Thailand, as APEC Chair 2022, the Bio-Circular-Green, BCG Economy concept was introduced into APEC’s narrative as a post-pandemic growth strategy where science, innovation and technology are applied for a more holistic and balanced approach to advance economic, environmental and social goals in the Asia-Pacific region.
Source: Radio Television Brunei