What is behind the mandate of the Centre as a promotional organization in the areas of trade, investment, tourism and exchange of persons is in the end to foster development, more precisely sustainable development. The Centre as a sustainable development institute based on knowledge is set for the preparation for the Golden Anniversary over the coming decade.
It is my great honour to convey our warmest congratulations to Mr. As a well-established Centre, AJC has played an instrumental role in strengthening the relations between Japan and ASEAN Member States and in particular, the unwavering support, friendship and cooperation that have been rendered to the Government of Brunei Darussalam.
In this regard, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Secretary Generals, past and present, for their leadership and valuable contributions in ensuring that the Centre continues to progress well and remains relevant. We would also like to thank the staff for their commitment and support in implementing the programmes both for the national activities as well as across the respective clusters.
The various activities have indeed contributed to a greater understanding and appreciation for the long-standing ties and cooperation between Brunei Darussalam and Japan, and more importantly the friendship and camaraderie between our people. In the past 30 years, since Brunei became a member of AJC in , Brunei has benefitted from the various programmes and activities. The programmes have been extensive, inclusive and comprehensive. In , exports to Japan accounted for Imports from Japan accounted for 3.
Moving forward, we are optimistic that more cooperation could be fostered in the non-oil and gas sector. We believe AJC can help us to achieve this.
AJC has also played a tremendous role in its efforts to nurture a conducive environment in the region and as a nexus for trade, investment, tourism and exchanges to prosper not only between Brunei Darussalam and Japan but also within the region. This can be further enhanced by the rapid development of technology and digitalization. In conclusion, we remain committed to work closely with the Centre in the years ahead, to ensure the cooperation between the two sides continues to grow.
Reaching its 40th anniversary this year, the ASEAN-Japan Centre is certainly one of our proudest achievements as we persistently seek to expand economic partnerships, promote people-to-people exchanges and mutual understanding between our peoples. With collective efforts and hand-in-hand partnership, ASEAN and Japan can overcome any challenges, including the current COVID pandemic and proactively contribute to the building of a shared future that is more sustainable, prosperous and resilient.
Over forty years, the Centre has promoted trade, investment, tourism and people-to-people exchanges which have become the foundation of our relationship. As our relationship has evolved over time, the challenges we face have also changed. I hope that the Centre will take this opportunity to enhance its value to the region.
I look forward to continuing working with my colleagues and the Centre for the further development of the Centre in the new age. Without doubt, we have successfully worked hand-in-hand in promoting exports from ASEAN Member States to Japan as well as revitalizing investment, tourism and people-to-people exchanges for the past 40 years. I am optimistic that the synergy that we have established thus far will be further strengthened through our strategic collaboration in the coming years as we navigate through these difficult times together to recover from the negative impact of the COVID pandemic.
It is a great honour and pleasure for me to extend my most cordial congratulations to the ASEAN-Japan Center on the auspicious occasion of the 40 th anniversary of its establishment.
ASEAN values its relations and cooperation with Japan, which remains one of the largest trade and investment partners. I am confident that our continued efforts will further strengthen the strategic partnership between ASEAN and Japan in the years to come. As we look forward to more years of close and fruitful collaboration, we wish to extend our heartfelt appreciation and our wish for continued success to the women and men of ASEAN-Japan Centre.
The vision is to realise an economically integrated, socially responsible, and truly people-oriented and rules-based ASEAN. This builds capacity and strengthens the institution along three key components:. Optimisation of the organisational processes of the strategic administrative departments and key functional units of the ASEAN Secretariat.
The project works together with a variety of departments on a broad range of issues. This includes the Community Relations Division and the Culture and Information Division to develop strategies on how to better engage and communicate with cooperation partners, media, civil society and the more than million inhabitants of ASEAN.
ASEC is striving to become a more inclusive workplace.
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