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Mon, 08/26/2024 - 14:52
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BERNAMA
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25th Annual Leaders' Consultation Enhances Malaysia-Brunei Cooperation - PM Anwar

By Fadzli Ramli

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The 25th Annual Leaders’ Consultation between Malaysia and Brunei, held at Istana Nurul Iman here, has enhanced cooperation between the two countries, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

 

Anwar said that in continuing the good relations between Malaysia and Brunei, the government cannot deny the role of previous leaders in maintaining this relationship.

 

However, he said the government is taking a different approach in continuing this cooperation to ensure that the relationship between Malaysia and Brunei can have a more effective impact on both countries.

 

“There are two aspects: first, we are committed to strengthening this relationship in all possible fields, and second, we also have a somewhat different approach from the previous one, where we seek direct relations in several aspects, even though they are subject to the final decision of the federal government, including direct relations between Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak.

 

“This is a practical approach because, at the border, there is also a need to enhance transportation and tourism links, which can benefit both Brunei and Malaysia,” he said at a press conference here Monday. 

 

Among those present at the press conference at Brunei International Airport were Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku  Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, and Minister of Higher Education Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.

 

Also present were Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor and Sarawak Deputy Premier  Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.

 

Earlier, the Prime Minister attended the 25th Annual Leaders' Consultation between Malaysia and Brunei and had a four-eyed meeting with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at Istana Nurul Iman.

 

Elaborating on the cooperation, Anwar said Malaysia and Brunei agreed to enhance collaboration in various fields, including tourism, education, investment, literature, technology and military.

 

"I will also contact the state governments of Sarawak and Sabah to ensure that cooperation in these aspects, which cover several other fields, is also enhanced ... including agreed cooperation in tourism, particularly between Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak," he said.

-- BERNAMA

 

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