Call to uphold ASEAN centrality

With just a few years earlier than ASEAN achieves its Group Imaginative and prescient 2025, it’s important that we proceed to uphold ASEAN centrality and unity so that every one of ASEAN strikes ahead harmoniously into the longer term collectively.

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 stated this in a message to mark ASEAN Day, which falls immediately.

The monarch added, “This may be realised by shut cooperation and coordination the place we’re in a position to tackle challenges and reap the benefits of alternatives which will come up for our mutual profit.

“This yr marks the fifty fifth anniversary for the reason that institution of ASEAN, and ASEAN Day marks the event to rejoice our achievements and ponder the way forward for the affiliation as we try to understand a people-oriented, folks centred ASEAN.”

“Regardless of the challenges the area confronted through the years, from the disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical competitors, ASEAN will proceed to work carefully with its member states and exterior companions to advance the area’s restoration and continued improvement for the peace and prosperity of all its folks,” the monarch added.

“On this regard, Brunei Darussalam absolutely helps Cambodia and its work as ASEAN Chairman this yr below the theme ‘ASEAN: Addressing Challenges Collectively’. We are going to proceed to work with all ASEAN member states in strengthening ASEAN’s Group-building efforts in selling lasting peace, safety and stability, sustainable improvement, inclusive financial progress, in addition to shared prosperity and social progress within the area.

“Wanting forward, Brunei Darussalam is able to work with different ASEAN member states in setting the route to chart the ASEAN Group’s post-2025 imaginative and prescient, whereby the area might be characterised by robust neighbourly relations, nearer friendship and cooperation that prioritises regional peace and safety, together with the well-being and livelihoods of its folks,” His Majesty stated.

The monarch additionally prolonged his greatest needs to the folks of ASEAN and for continued efforts in the direction of a brilliant future for the area and its folks.