| Syazwani Hj Rosli |
THE Department of Councils of State (JMM) yesterday received a courtesy call from the People’s Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia at the Legislative Council Building in Jalan Menteri Besar.
Legislative Council (LegCo) Speaker Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Lela Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Setia Haji Mohamed Taib received the delegation, which was led by its Vice Speaker Dr H M Hidayat Nur Wahid.
The courtesy call provided a platform for both sides to enhance bilateral, exchange views and ideas, as well as learn about best practices that can be implemented.
Following the courtesy call was a bilateral meeting between the People’s Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia and LegCo members.
LegCo member Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Putera Maharaja Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Ghani bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Dewa Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Rahim led the council.
Discussions were held on various matters, including common interests and ways to further strengthen relations between Brunei and Indonesia.
Cabinet Ministers’ Council Secretary and Clerk to the Legislative Council Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Jaya Dato Paduka Haji Judin bin Haji Asar as well as senior officials from JMM were also in attendance.