ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS
PRESS RELEASE
TUESDAY, 13TH OCTOBER 2026
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM UNDERSCORES IMPORTANCE OF NATIONAL DISASTER RESILIENCE AT 81ST UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
New York, 13 October 2026 – Delivered in the Trusteeship Council Chambers of the United Nations Headquarters, Dyg Nur Filzaty Najihah binti Abdul Rahman, Counsel from the Attorney General’s Chambers, represented Brunei Darussalam for the Sixth Committee at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The delegation delivered the national statement on Agenda Item 88: United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters during the 14th Plenary Meeting of the Sixth Committee.
Brunei Darussalam highlighted the detrimental impacts of disasters to economic stability, human security and sustainable development. Noting that disasters can affect every nation, Brunei Darussalam acknowledged the value of enhanced international cooperation towards comprehensive, coordinated, and effective responses to disasters.
The statement briefly touched on the actions taken at a national and regional level to strengthen national disaster resilience. In particular, Brunei Darussalam shared that it places great importance on this issue through a robust disaster management framework underpinned by the Disaster Management Act (Chapter 293), which mandated the creation of dedicated bodies such as the National Disaster Council (NDC) and the National Management Centre (NDMC). Furthermore, Brunei Darussalam’s Disaster Management Strategic Policy Framework guides the country’s overall strategy for managing disaster risks and ensures that national actions reflect global best practices.
At the international level, Brunei Darussalam welcomed the significant progress made at the United Nations (UN) and encouraged continued constructive engagement on the topic. In this regard, Brunei Darussalam expressed its full support for the convening of the UN Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters in Bangkok, Thailand early next year to negotiate a legally binding instrument that is firmly grounded in the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence.
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