Brunei–Canada relations explained

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Brunei and Canada established diplomatic relations in 1984. Brunei has a high commission in Ottawa, and Canada has a high commission in Bandar Seri Begawan.[1] [2]

History

Diplomatic relations were established 7 May 1984 following Brunei's independence.[1] [2]

Economic relations

In 2012, Canada's exports to Brunei amounted to $4.3 million with the most export are in machinery, while Brunei's exports to Canada totalled $6.7 million mainly in organic chemicals.[2] The trade relationship includes commerce across a number of sectors and Brunei become a potential market for Canadian companies particularly in oil and gas sectors, information and communication technologies (ICT), agriculture and agri-food, environment, aerospace and education.[3] Other Canadian companies also has shown interest in investment.[4]

See also

Further reading

References

  1. Web site: Brunei-Canada Relations. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei). 15 February 2014. dead. https://archive.today/20140215065009/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/63-canada. 15 February 2014. dmy-all.
  2. Web site: Canada-Brunei Darussalam Relations. Government of Canada. November 2013. 15 February 2014.
  3. Web site: BRUNEI CAN BE PLATFORM FOR MARKETS IN THE REGION. BruDirect. 20 November 2013. 15 February 2014. Azaraimy HH. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140222015434/http://www.brudirect.com/national/national/national-local/11046-brunei-can-be-platform-for-markets-in-the-region. 22 February 2014. dmy-all.
  4. Web site: Canada eyes investments in services. The Brunei Times. 20 November 2013. 15 February 2014. Fitri Shahminan. https://web.archive.org/web/20140222212040/http://www.bt.com.bn/business-national/2013/11/20/canada-eyes-investments-services. 22 February 2014. dead. dmy-all.