5DiscoverFEATUREH.E. Mr. Wen Jiabao, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China visits UBDUniversiti Brunei Darussalam had the privilege of receiving a visit from His Excellency Mr. Wen Jiabao, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China on 20 November 2011 at Chancellor Hall. Present to receive His Excellency were Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr.) Hj Awang Abu Bakar Hj Apong, Minister of Education as Minister-in-Attendance; Yang Mulia Dato Seri Setia Awang Hj Yusof Hj Ismail, Deputy Minister of Education and Associate Professor Dr. Azman Ahmad, Acting Vice Chancellor of UBD.In his welcoming remarks, Professor Azman mentioned that 2011 marked the 20th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between Brunei Darussalam and China, and expressed his hopes that the anniversary would herald greater opportunities for UBD to forge a closer relationship and stronger friendship with its counterparts in China. UBD has established formal partnerships with several Chinese institutions such as the Harbin Institute of Technology, Jinan University, the Beijing Normal University, the Inner Mongolia University and the Guizhou University and hopes to develop new and productive collaborations in the near future with more universities in China. Associate Professor Azman also took the opportunity to welcome the participation of scientists, professors and academicians from China in strengthening and advancing collaborative research and education, while extending an invitation to students from China who wish to pursue their education overseas.During the visit, His Excellency generously donated books to UBD’s library and planted a Friendship Tree.
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