​Brunei Darussalam's efforts in strengthening the ecosystem to support the implementation of the SDGs, which include aligning the SDGs with the Wawasan Brunei 2035 was among shared in the Voluntary National Review 2023, VNR 2023 during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development of the United Nations in New York, United States. The country's achievement report was presented by the Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Finance and Economy. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doktor Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah also highlighted the participation of youth in the country, especially the SDGs Youth Statement, which outlines the perspective and integrated actions of youth in contributing to the SDGs.

As a way forward, particularly post-VNR actions, VNR 2023 underlines actions such as more robust SDG data, strategic partnerships, and promoting more nationwide actions. The presentation garnered interests from UN member states and civil societies, seeking more information on Brunei Darussalam's efforts and actions to overcome specific SDGs gaps, and to make overall SDGs ecosystem to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

VNR full report can be downloaded from 'sdgbrunei.gov.bn' or 'hlpf.un.org/2023.

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