Bandar seri begawan: At the 5th ASEAN-Australia Summit, His Majesty delivered a significant titah, emphasizing Australia’s role as ASEAN’s first Dialogue Partner and the challenges encountered over more than fifty years of collaboration. As ASEAN’s first Comprehensive Strategic Partner since 2021, Australia has maintained a crucial presence in the region, underscored by its unwavering support for the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific and ASEAN Centrality. This commitment is further solidified through the ‘Joint Leaders’ Statement on Conflict Prevention, Crisis Management and the ASEAN-led Regional Architecture’.
According to Radio Television Brunei, His Majesty also underscored the vital importance of maritime security as a strategic concern for both ASEAN and Australia. In this context, His Majesty conveyed gratitude for Australia’s ongoing efforts in enhancing Brunei Darussalam’s comprehension of maritime law, reinforcing the partnership’s focus on regional stability and cooperation.