Fireside Chat with Her Excellency Alexandra McKenzie – Friday, 27 September 2024
Britain Brunei Business Forum (BBBF) hosted a talk on 27 September to welcome Her Excellency Alexandra McKenzie, the new British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam.
The event brought together business leaders, forum members, and guests to discuss opportunities for strengthening business ties between the United Kingdom and Brunei Darussalam.
In his welcoming remarks, BBBF Chair Pengiran Aki bin Pengiran Hj Ibrahim expressed enthusiasm for the opportunities Her Excellency’s leadership will bring, especially as 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The theme of the evening, “Priorities, Partnerships, and Prospects,” was highlighted as particularly timely.
Key discussions focused on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and its impact on Brunei, along with trade, defence, education, sustainability, culture, and the UK-Brunei Green Economy Report.
BBBF would like to acknowledge our sponsors, Laksamana College of Business who provided sustainable door gifts for all participants, and James Hon Marketing Management Services for their sponsorship.
The evening concluded with a networking dinner, giving guests an opportunity to meet Her Excellency.