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The
discussion at the session focused on
issues ensuring a safe and
transparent Asia-Pacific such as
counter-terrorism, the Avian
Influenza, disaster preparedness,
energy security and anti-corruption.
At this session, His Majesty
delivered a statement in which His
Majesty spoke of the importance of
governments’ preparedness in dealing
with global challenges such as
natural disasters, pandemics and
terrorism.
On natural disasters and potential
pandemics, His Majesty emphasized
the need to acquire the necessary
human and material resources to
efficiently deal with such events
and to address the impact on
livelihoods especially on small
businesses and employment.
On counter-terrorism, His Majesty
stated the need to continue
extending APEC’s valuable work by
increasing every member’s capacity
to play a vigorous part in dealing
with terrorist. His majesty was also
pleased to note the ongoing efforts
in addressing the root causes of
terrorism and commended Australia
and Indonesia in taking the lead in
hosting the interfaith dialogue.
His Majesty also spoke of the
importance of regional and
international cooperation and
coordination in dealing with such
global challenges in view of the
scale of such events, and assured
that Brunei Darussalam will work
closely with the regional and
international community in these
efforts. |
