MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE ATTENDS MEETING IN NEW YORK

25 September 2007 - His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, this morning attended the opening session of the general debate of the 62nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York.

His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah, this evening attended a reception hosted by President George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, and Lady Laura Bush at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. The Reception was held in recognition of the 62nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

His Royal Highness then attended a State Dinner hosted by His Excellency Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the UN, at the UN Headquarters in New York. The State Dinner was held in honour of the Heads of State and Government attending the General Assembly.