The ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), in collaboration with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), conducted the 16th AIPA Roadshow on 18th June 2025 at the Pro-Chancellor Arts Centre, UBD.
In alignment with the AIPA Strategic Plan 2024–2030, the AIPA Roadshow is part of AIPA’s commitment to increasing public awareness and understanding of AIPA and its objectives, particularly among young people across the ASEAN region.
Beyond simply fostering awareness, this 16th AIPA Roadshow featured an exclusive dialogue with Her Excellency Ar. Siti Rozaimeriyanty Dato Haji Abdul Rahman, SecretaryGeneral of AIPA. This special session provided a unique opportunity for young voices to be heard on a platform that seldom offers such engagement.
Held in conjunction with the UBD–ASEAN University Network (AUN) Summer Camp 2025, which is under the banner of the Brunei Mid-Year Conference and Exhibition (MYCE) 2025, more than 150 youth from the UBD-AUN Summer Camp and students from other higher education institutions and schools in Brunei Darussalam actively participated in the 16th AIPA Roadshow.
The UBD-AUN Summer Camp is an annual programme that brings together youth from across ASEAN to foster intercultural understanding, collaboration, and leadership through academic activities, community engagement, and dialogue on global challenges. The 2025 theme, ‘Green Stewardship: Preserving Biodiversity and Advancing Sustainable Development’, aligns closely with the objectives of the 16th AIPA Roadshow by promoting awareness and encouraging youth participation in ASEAN initiatives, as well as instilling in AUN youth a sense of purpose and the competencies needed to contribute to regional and global efforts in addressing pressing challenges related to the theme such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable growth.
Through a series of dynamic activities, including an engaging presentation, exclusive dialogue and interactive quizzes, participants had the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of AIPA’s role in promoting parliamentary diplomacy across the ASEAN Region.
“The 16th AIPA Roadshow is not just about raising awareness, it is about you, the youth. This platform allows you to share ideas, voice aspirations, and envision the future of ASEAN. We are here to listen, learn, and work together towards real solutions, because your energy and ideas matter today and will shape the ASEAN of tomorrow.” said Her Excellency Ar. Siti Rozaimeriyanty.
Launched in 2023, this 16th AIPA Roadshow marks the second time it has been held in Brunei Darussalam, following the inaugural AIPA Roadshow held at the Legislative Council of Brunei Darussalam in June last year. The AIPA Roadshow is one of AIPA’s flagship youth initiatives, designed to foster inclusivity, raise awareness, and empower young people to become actively engaged in regional parliamentary diplomacy. By providing a platform for dialogue between AIPA representatives and ASEAN youth, the AIPA Roadshow underscores AIPA’s ongoing commitment to youth outreach as part of its broader vision.
UBD actively contributes to the advancement of regional collaboration and integration within ASEAN through its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and strategic partnerships. The university plays a vital role in fostering mutual understanding, capacity building, and sustainable development across member states, aligning with ASEAN’s vision for a cohesive and resilient community.