Bandar Seri Begawan, 1 November 2021 (TDI): The ruler of Brunei Darussalam, Hassanal Bolkiah held a bilateral meeting with the President of the Republic of Italy, Sergio Mattarella yesterday. Hassanal Bolkiah is in Italy to attend the G20 Summit.
The agenda of the meeting was to discuss bilateral relations and issues of mutual concerns; regional and international. Cooperation in spheres of trade, investment, and tourism was discussed to strengthen the ties between Italy and Brunei.
Upon arrival at Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport, Hassanal Bolkiah was received by Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Republic of Italy, Datin Paduka Malai Hajah Halimah Binti Malai Haji Yussof.
Brunei Darussalam is invited as the ‘Guest of the Chair’ by Italy, the Chair of the G20. As the Chair of ASEAN, it will join discussions on how to move the G20 agenda forward.
