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, in a titah welcomes the adoption of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 as a clear long-term compass towards a resilient, innovative, dynamic, and people-centred ASEAN. To realise this vision, practical cooperation that strengthens resilience in areas of greatest importance is needed.
In a titah while attending the Plenary Session of the 48th ASEAN Summit at the Mactan Expo, Cebu City, Republic of the Philippines, His Majesty expresses support for ongoing efforts to implement the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement, expand the ASEAN Power Grid, and advance the Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline, and encouraged the exploration of energy security arrangements with Dialogue Partners, drawing on lessons from successful regional mechanisms.
Hence, His Majesty in a titah says ASEAN must address energy-food linkages to ensure food security, as rising fuel prices impact production, transport, fertilisers, and food costs across the region. In addition, the strengthening of emergency reserves such as ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve APTERR, improving information-sharing, boosting productivity, and enhancing technology cooperation can build stronger safety nets for the region's people.
His Majesty first attended the Opening Ceremony of the 48th ASEAN Summit. Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince 'Abdul Mateen.
The arrival of His Majesty was welcomed by His Excellency Ferdinand R Marcos Jr, President of the Republic of Philippines and spouse, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos.
The Opening Ceremony of the 48th ASEAN Summit - which was also attended by other Leaders of ASEAN - commenced with the ASEAN anthem, “The ASEAN Way".
This was followed by Welcoming Remarks from His Excellency the President of the Philippines as Chairman of ASEAN this year, in which His Excellency welcomed all Leaders and delegates attending the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu City.
