5 May 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, received His Excellency Akira Amari, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan at the Balai Penghadapan, Bukit Kayangan.

His Royal Highness welcomed His Excellency and discussed trade and investment cooperation. His Royal Highness welcomed Japan’s investment in the downstream oil and gas industries in Brunei Darussalam and encouraged more investment by Japan in other areas.

His Excellency is in the country leading the Japanese delegation to the ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Informal Consultation Meeting with Japan which took place on the 4th May 2007.