Strong friendship with PH central to Brunei Nat’l Day celebration

Mr. Rahman Durrahman of Brunei, Thailand Amb. Tull Traisorat

During the recent 40th Brunei National Day celebration at Dusit Thani in Makati City, there was also a special focus on the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Brunei and the Philippines.

The two countries have enjoyed cooperation in many fields, including in defense, trade, health, education, culture, tourism and human resources. The recent entry into force of our bilateral Double Taxation Agreement looks to strengthen economic relations, especially in attracting foreign direct investment in strategic industries such as the halal sector.

Colombia Amb. Marcela Ordonez, Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma

Germany Amb. Andreas Pfaffernoschke, Marina Pfaffernoschke

Malaysia Amb. Malik Melvin Castelino, Norway Amb. Christian Lester, Catherine Lester

Romania Consul General Sergio Ortiz-Luis, Liberia Consul Nina Mangio, DFA Usec. Eduardo de Vega

SM Prime Chairman Hans Sy, Makati Mayor Abby Binay

Mme. Pamela Manalo, Angola Consul Helen Ong

Brunei also values its partnerships with local organizations that help address sustainability and climate change, especially as it takes on the role of hosting the Asean Centre for Climate Change.

Cognizant that a robust framework for regional cooperation is key to addressing challenges and cultivating opportunities in Southeast Asia, Brunei looks forward to building on its strong friendship with the Philippines for many more years to come. —CONTRIBUTED INQ