His Majesty Sultan of Brunei to Attend 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur
Bandar Seri Begawan, The Gulf Observer: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, is scheduled to attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, to be held from May 26 to 27 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The summit will be hosted under Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship, which has adopted the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability”. This year’s theme underscores ASEAN’s collective commitment to building a resilient and prosperous region while fostering greater collaboration amidst evolving global challenges and external pressures.
His Majesty will join regional leaders in high-level discussions aimed at deepening ASEAN’s unity, advancing socio-economic recovery, and enhancing multilateral cooperation.
Key Summits and Agendas
In addition to the core ASEAN Summit, His Majesty is also expected to participate in the 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit and the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, both scheduled for May 27. These platforms will provide an opportunity for ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and China to strengthen relations and pursue shared strategic goals, based on mutual principles and values.
The discussions are expected to cover priority areas and deliverables under Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship, particularly promoting multilateralism, regional unity, and international law, while affirming ASEAN Centrality in shaping the regional order.
BIMP-EAGA Summit
On the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, the 16th Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit will also take place. This subregional forum, established in 1994 with the initiative of Brunei Darussalam, continues to focus on accelerating development in remote and less-developed areas.
The BIMP-EAGA Summit will highlight efforts to boost competitive and eco-friendly manufacturing, foster sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture and fisheries, and expand tourism cooperation among member states.
His Majesty’s participation reaffirms Brunei Darussalam’s enduring commitment to ASEAN’s integration agenda, subregional growth, and meaningful partnerships with global partners to ensure lasting peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
