| Brunei Officials to attend the Disaster Management Training Course in China |
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| Monday,November 13,2006 Posted: 08:45 BJT(0045 GMT) Economic and Commercial, Chinese Embassy in Brunei |
In order to deeper strengthen the cooperation in the filed of natural disaster management as well as emergency relief between China and other developing countries, at the invitation of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, Brunei Darussalam sent two officials to attend the Earthquake Disaster Emergency Relief course, which is to be held from November 13-27 this year in Beijing, China.
Senior Superintendent at Brunei's National Disaster Management Centre, Pengiran Sabli bin Pengiran Damit said he hoped to exchange and share knowledge on the best measures to minimize losses and other negative impacts of any unforeseen catastrophe with other participants.
"The occurrence of any disaster can hinder and even destroy a country's economic and physical development, and countries need to be equipped with the appropriate tools and knowledge in preparation for such calamities to minimise losses and other negative impacts," he said before leaving for China yesterday.
The course which is also attended by a senior officer at the Ministry of Health, Pengiran Hj Hashim bin Pengiran Hj Besar, will feature simulations exercises and case studies to familiarise participants with earthquake disaster preparations, particularly in the fields of mitigation, preparedness, response and rehabilitation.
Brunei has previously participated in similar courses in other countries. This however will be the first time for China to organise and invite its Asian counterparts in disaster training, which is, meant to strengthen cooperation and coordination in the field of disaster management.
"Disaster management is now more relevant than ever and has become a global concern because of the vat and varying nature and cause of disaster. Disasters does not only come from natural events, but can also be caused by human error and malice, such as accidents and terrorism," Pengiran Sabli pointed out.
He also added that apart from allowing the exchange of knowledge and experience, the course which ends on November 27 are beneficial in regional and international disaster personnel can develop and expand their networks.
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