HM's visit boosts bilateral ties
State visit concludes: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah (L), the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam being given a farewell by Dr Nur Hassan Wirajuda Malik, Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the Hakim Perdanakusuma Military Airport, Jakarta. Picture: Zamri Zainal
Friday, April 25, 2008
HIS Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam departed the Indonesian capital of Jakarta yesterday afternoon, concluding a three-day State visit which further enhanced bilateral cooperation in culture, trade, defence and energy.
Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Nur Hassan Wirajuda, Transportation Minister Jusman Syafii Djamal and other senior government officials were at the Halim Perdanakusuma Military Airport to bid a farewell to the monarch and the Royal entourage.
Prior to His Majesty's departure, a doa selamat was recited by the State Mufti at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Central Jakarta, where the monarch, the Royal entourage and the rest of the Brunei delegation were staying.
A four-eyed meeting between His Majesty and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Tuesday was closed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indonesia's Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik and Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Hj Mohammad Hj Daud, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.
His Majesty's role in fostering closer bilateral defence ties, particularly between the two Air Forces, was given recognition by the Indonesian government.
During the visit, the monarch and his Indonesian counterpart were made honorary members of the Indonesian Air Force's Special Air Force Corps. His Majesty was also awarded an Honorary Pilot Wing by President Yudhoyono.
During talks between the two leaders, Brunei was invited by the Indonesian president to invest in special economic zones on Batam, Bintan and Karimun islands, as well as in labour-intensive infrastructure projects.
President Yudhoyono also requested his Bruneian counterpart to consider more procurement of Indonesia's military products, in particular the CN-235 aircraft and PT Pindad-produced cartridges.
Energy cooperation between Indonesian oil company Elnusa and Petroleum Brunei was also discussed between the two countries.
Approximately 39,000 Indonesians are currently working in the sultanate, most of which are in domestic services and the construction sector. English daily The Jakarta Post reported on Wednesday that His Majesty promised the Indonesian president to improve protection for Indonesian migrant workers in Brunei.
In the field of education, Brunei cooperates with the republic at university level, where Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has established an exchange programme with the University of Gadjah Mada, University Indonesia and Bandung Institute of Technology under the umbrella of the Asean University Network.
As of February this year, there were eight Indonesian lecturers and 14 Indonesian students working and studying at UBD. From 1991 to 2007, 42 Indonesian students have graduated from the university. The Ministry of Health also sends its officers for training programmes, courses, meetings and conferences in Indonesia. Currently, there are nine Indonesians working in Ripas hospital: two doctors, six nurses and one midwife.
The Brunei Times
Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Nur Hassan Wirajuda, Transportation Minister Jusman Syafii Djamal and other senior government officials were at the Halim Perdanakusuma Military Airport to bid a farewell to the monarch and the Royal entourage.
Prior to His Majesty's departure, a doa selamat was recited by the State Mufti at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Central Jakarta, where the monarch, the Royal entourage and the rest of the Brunei delegation were staying.
A four-eyed meeting between His Majesty and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Tuesday was closed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indonesia's Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik and Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Hj Mohammad Hj Daud, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.
His Majesty's role in fostering closer bilateral defence ties, particularly between the two Air Forces, was given recognition by the Indonesian government.
During the visit, the monarch and his Indonesian counterpart were made honorary members of the Indonesian Air Force's Special Air Force Corps. His Majesty was also awarded an Honorary Pilot Wing by President Yudhoyono.
During talks between the two leaders, Brunei was invited by the Indonesian president to invest in special economic zones on Batam, Bintan and Karimun islands, as well as in labour-intensive infrastructure projects.
President Yudhoyono also requested his Bruneian counterpart to consider more procurement of Indonesia's military products, in particular the CN-235 aircraft and PT Pindad-produced cartridges.
Energy cooperation between Indonesian oil company Elnusa and Petroleum Brunei was also discussed between the two countries.
Approximately 39,000 Indonesians are currently working in the sultanate, most of which are in domestic services and the construction sector. English daily The Jakarta Post reported on Wednesday that His Majesty promised the Indonesian president to improve protection for Indonesian migrant workers in Brunei.
In the field of education, Brunei cooperates with the republic at university level, where Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) has established an exchange programme with the University of Gadjah Mada, University Indonesia and Bandung Institute of Technology under the umbrella of the Asean University Network.
As of February this year, there were eight Indonesian lecturers and 14 Indonesian students working and studying at UBD. From 1991 to 2007, 42 Indonesian students have graduated from the university. The Ministry of Health also sends its officers for training programmes, courses, meetings and conferences in Indonesia. Currently, there are nine Indonesians working in Ripas hospital: two doctors, six nurses and one midwife.
The Brunei Times
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