On 5th September 2024, Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, Minister of Transport and Infocommunications of Brunei Darussalam, held a bilateral meeting with His Excellency Sangwoo Park, Minister for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT) of the Republic of Korea. The meeting took place in Seoul, Republic of Korea, on the sidelines of the World Smart City Expo 2024, which was held from 3rd to 5th September 2024 in Goyang, Republic of Korea.
The meeting focused on exchanging views and sharing best practices, experiences, and initiatives in advancing smart transportation management systems. Key areas included policy frameworks, legislation, capacity building, information sharing, and collaborative strategies aimed at enhancing transportation efficiency and sustainability.
Additionally, the meeting explored collaborative opportunities between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Korea to address public transport challenges in Brunei. Based on the technologies and solutions showcased by companies at the World Smart City Expo (WSCE) 2024, there are viable solutions that could be adapted and considered for Brunei Darussalam’s Smart Transport System project.
Also present at the meeting were Her Excellency Pengiran Hajah Nooriyah binti Pengiran Lela Wijaya Pengiran Haji Yussof, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to the Republic of Korea, Yang Mulia Awang Ir Haji Mohammad Nazri bin Haji Mohammad Yusof, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications (MTIC), alongside senior officials from the Ministry and the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Seoul.
In addition to the bilateral meeting, Yang Berhormat Minister of Transport and Infocommunications visited the World Smart City Expo (WSCE) 2024 at KINTEX 1 in Goyang, the Goyang Smart Safety Center, and the Seoul Transport Operation and Information Service (TOPIS) facility in Seoul. These visits provided valuable insights into smart transportation solutions, focusing on policy frameworks, legislation, and technology-driven strategies for smarter, more sustainable urban mobility systems.
Prior to this, on 4th September 2024, Yang Mulia Awang Ir Haji Mohammad Nazri bin Haji Mohammad Yusof attended the 2nd Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) Meeting. The meeting aimed to advance discussions under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Cooperation in the Field of Smart City Development between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Korea. Attended by Dr. Lee Sangjoo, Deputy Minister for Territorial and Urban Policy of the Republic of Korea, the discussions focused on expanding cooperation in smart city initiatives, building on previously agreed JCC initiatives.
In recognition of the strong partnership between the two nations, Brunei Darussalam was presented with a token of appreciation by the Republic of Korea. This gesture underscores the enduring cooperation and mutual commitment to fostering growth and development in the realm of smart cities.
Prepared by:
Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications,
Brunei Darussalam
7th September 2024
