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Prince Mateen calls for permanent ceasefire, stronger action on Palestine

His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has called for a permanent ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian access and stronger international action to advance a just and lasting peace in Palestine.

His Royal Highness reaffirmed Brunei Darussalam’s support for an independent and sovereign State of Palestine based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, during the High-Level Ministerial Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution in New York.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, where His Royal Highness also attended the Annual Coordination Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Member States of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen, Minister of Foreign Affairs; and Minister of Foreign Affairs II Dato Seri Setia Haji Erywan bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Haji Mohd Yusof at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. PHOTOS: INFOFOTO

During the OIC meeting, His Royal Highness underscored the importance of collective action among member states through coordinated diplomacy and stronger engagement within the United Nations, particularly on Palestine.

His Royal Highness also stressed the need to uphold international law, respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and protect civilians.

His Royal Highness attends the High-Level Ministerial Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution meeting in New York.
His Royal Highness meets Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey.

In a meeting with Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, both sides reaffirmed the longstanding ties between the two countries and welcomed opportunities to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

His Royal Highness during the meeting with Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi.

His Royal Highness also met President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly Dr Khalilur Rahman, expressing Brunei Darussalam’s commitment to working closely with him during his presidency. They discussed ongoing United Nations reform.

His Royal Highness with President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly Dr Khalilur Rahman.

During talks with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, both sides welcomed progress in bilateral cooperation and explored further collaboration in defence, food and energy security. They also exchanged views on ASEAN-Türkiye relations and regional and international developments.

His Royal Highness during talks with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

His Royal Highness met Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, with both sides welcoming their warm and friendly relations and discussing opportunities to strengthen cooperation.

His Royal Highness with Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi.
His Royal Highness during the meeting with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

In a meeting with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, both sides looked forward to commemorating the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Brunei Darussalam and Russia this year, and welcomed opportunities to further deepen engagement. They also discussed ASEAN-Russia relations, reaffirmed the importance of ASEAN Centrality and exchanged views on international developments.

 

SOURCE/AUTHOR : BORNEO BULLETIN/Hakim Hayat

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