HANOI, VIETNAM, July 20 – His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade in his sabda welcomed initiatives aimed to implement the building of ASEAN Community 2015 where these efforts have been able to enhance ASEAN community’s beliefs for future.

His Royal Highness delivered the sabda at 43rd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting Retreat Session held at the National Convention Centre (NCC).

His Royal Highness also urged ASEAN to further enhance its efficiency in tackling challenges faced by ASEAN community.

The Retreat Session was chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam, His Excellency Pham Gia Khiem.

At the Retreat, ASEAN ministers discussed several matters including the building of ASEAN Community; the implementation of ASEAN Charter and ASEAN External Relationship.