BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Fertilizer Industries Sdn Bhd (BFI) welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a working visit to its plant at the Sungai Liang Industrial Park (SPARK) on Wednesday (April 15), highlighting growing bilateral cooperation and shared interests in food security.
The Australian leader was accompanied by Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Australian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Michael Hoy.
Also present were Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II and BFI Chairman Datuk Seri Setia Dr Awang Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah, and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Seri Setia Awang Nazmi Mohamad.
During the visit on Wednesday, the Prime Minister toured BFI’s facilities, gaining first-hand insight into the scale and operations of one of Southeast Asia’s largest single-train fertiliser plants. He also observed the company’s safety standards and its product range, including granular and coated urea.
BFI said the visit reflected the strong and longstanding relationship between Brunei Darussalam and Australia, particularly in areas of trade, food security and other shared economic interests.
The company also reaffirmed its role as a reliable supplier of high-quality fertiliser products, supporting global agricultural supply chains and promoting sustainable farming practices amid ongoing volatility in global markets.
BFI highlighted its development of enhanced efficiency fertilisers and on-demand supply solutions as part of efforts to support agricultural productivity.
The visit also underscored the company’s growing importance as a key exporter of urea and a strategic partner to Australia, the company said, adding that it looks forward to further strengthening cooperation in the years ahead. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
