Sultan: Virus a test of Apec’s relevance


Renewed impetus: Hassanal (second from left) speaking during the virtual meeting from Istana Nurul Iman. — Borneo Bulletin/ANN

THE Covid-19 pandemic is a test of Apec’s relevance as an economic cooperation platform that has benefited the people of Apec over the past decades, says Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah

He said this in a titah during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Leaders for the 27th Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting Leaders’ Retreat via video conference from Baitul Mesyuarah, Istana Nurul Iman on Friday.

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