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Brunei and EU seek stronger trade and policy ties
Awang Abdul Rahman during the courtesy call with EU's Paola Pampaloni. -- PHOTO: RAFI ROSLI / Borneo Bulletin-ANN
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Brunei's Speaker of the Legislative Council Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Abdul Rahman Mohamed Taib received a courtesy call from Deputy Managing Director, Asia and Pacific Department and Indo Pacific Special Envoy at the European External Action Service (EEAS), European Union Paola Pampaloni.
The discussion centred on the progress of Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between both parties, especially in the continued dialogue and encouraging cooperation in areas of mutual priority.
The two sides also exchanged views on regional and international affairs, including issues of common concern, the importance of maintaining global peace and prosperity and the commitment to the multilateral system.
The discussions also touched on efforts to strengthen trade cooperation and foster inclusiveness and unity in facing today's global challenges.
The meeting is part of the joint efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between Brunei Darussalam and the European Union (EU), in line with the Sultanates's role as the EU's Asean Coordinator. – Borneo Bulletin/ANN
