BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, Wednesday, 22 May 2024
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Air Marshal Robert Chipman, Chief of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), recently concluded the 4-day official visit to Brunei Darussalam from 19 May 2024 to 22 May 2024.
During the visit, Air Marshal Chipman had the honor of engaging in official discussions with counterparts from the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) and the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF). Beyond the formalities, the Chief of RAAF, accompanied by Madam Alyce Chipman, also seized the opportunity to delve into Bruneian culture and heritage, exploring some of the nation's most iconic landmarks.
Their cultural excursions included visits to the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien and Jamee' Asr Mosques, Royal Regalia Museum, Kampong Ayer Cultural and Tourism center, Brunei Arts and Handicraft Center, Islamic Calligraphy and Arts Study Centre. The delegation also had the opportunity to experience a serene River Cruise along Brunei's river, and witness the Proboscis Monkeys including a memorable experience at the
Iban Sibut Longhouse in Temburong District. The Chief of RAAF and Spouse also indulged in local delicacies such as 'Ambuyat', further enriching the understanding of the country's rich heritage.
The 4-Days Official Visit underscored the cultural exchanges between Australia and Brunei additionally strengthening the strong bilateral ties between the RAAF and RBAirF fostering collaboration and mutual respect between the two Air Forces.
CHIEF OF AIR FORCE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE DAN DELEGASI MENGAKHIRI 4 HARI LAWATAN RASMI KE BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM,
Rabu, 22 Mei 2024 - Air Marshal Robert Chipman Chief of Air Force Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), telah menamatkan lawatan rasmi selama 4 hari ke Negara Brunei Darussalam dari 19 Mei 2024 hingga 22 Mei 2024.
Sepanjang lawatan tersebut, Air Marshal Robert Chipman telah mendapat penghormatan untuk terlibat dalam perbincangan rasmi dengan Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei (TUDB) dan Kementerian Pertahanan (MINDEF). Di luar formaliti, Pemerintah Tentera Udara Diraja Australia dengan Puan Alyce Chipman, turut mengambil peluang untuk mendalami budaya dan warisan Brunei, meneroka beberapa mercu tanda negara yang ikonik.
Lawatan kebudayaan termasuk lawatan ke Masjid Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien dan Jame' Asr, Muzium Alat Kebesaran Diraja, Pusat Kebudayaan dan Pelancongan Kampong Ayer, Pusat Kesenian dan Kraftangan Brunei serta Pusat Pengajian Kaligrafi dan Kesenian Islam. Delegasi juga berpeluang untuk menikmati
River Cruise yang tenang di sepanjang sungai Brunei dan menyaksikan
Proboscis Monkey serta disediakan dengan pengalaman yang beharga di Rumah Panjang Iban Sibut di Daerah Temburong. Chief of Air Force RAAF dan Isteri turut menikmati juadah tempatan seperti 'Ambuyat', memperkayakan lagi pemahaman tentang kekayaan warisan negara. Lawatan ini diakhiri dengan
Lawatan Rasmi selama 4 Hari tersebut menekankan pertukaran budaya diantara Australia dan Brunei di samping menguatkan hubungan dua hala yang kukuh antara
RAAF dan TUDB yang dapat memupuk kerjasama dan saling menghormati antara kedua-dua Tentera Udara.
