HIS Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam said the
theme of this year's Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) highlighted the importance of
regional security for the confidence of the people.
The forum's theme "Advancing
Democratic Principles at a Global Setting", is in line with the United
Nation's development goals and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's 10-year
Programme of Action, His Majesty said in a titah during the first general
debate session.
"These principles share the
common goal of providing people with the means to live their lives in a secure
environment, with confidence in their future," His Majesty said at the
Bali International Convention Centre's Nusa Indah Hall.
The monarch added: "We
subscribe to these principles through our membership of international
organisations, and governments strive to apply them to suit the needs and
capabilities of their citizens."
However, His Majesty warned that
these principles must not become points of division.
"What we need to achieve is
an equitable balance between the various interests, concerns, and our
responsibility within our respective communities," His Majesty said.
The region's challenge, His
Majesty said, was to interpret the global nature of these principles so that
they made practical sense to the region's people and were relevant to their
day-to-day lives.
"This, I feel is the reason
why we are gathered here today and I look forward to hearing the further views
of my colleagues," His Majesty said.
In the titah, the monarch also
thanked Indonesian President Dato Seri Laila Utama Dr Hj Susilo Bambang
Yudhoyono for inviting him to the forum.
His Majesty said it was
"remarkable" how much the forum had grown in just a few years.
"When this forum started
four years ago, we had little idea it would attract such interest. The fact
that this gathering is now a recognised event in the regional calendar is a
tribute to Your Excellency's relentless efforts to promote greater international
understanding," His Majesty said.
"The people of Brunei join
me in congratulating Indonesia most warmly on this achievement."
The Brunei forum saw two general
debates yesterday, co-chaired by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and
Korean President Lee Myun-bak, and presided over by Yudhoyono.
Yesterday evening, His Majesty
also attended the forum's gala dinner, hosted by the Indonesian President.
His Majesty has attended all five
forums in Bali.
The Brunei Times
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