Bandar seri begawan: After the ASEAN-New Zealand Commemorative Summit, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam attended the ASEAN-New Zealand Gala Lunch. His Majesty joined the Heads of State and Government of ASEAN and New Zealand at the event.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the gala lunch followed the summit which aimed to strengthen ties between ASEAN and New Zealand. The event provided an opportunity for leaders to discuss cooperative efforts and to reinforce diplomatic relationships among the participating nations.