Brunei–Laos relations explained

Brunei and Laos established diplomatic relations in 1993. Brunei has an embassy in Vientiane, and Laos has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.^[1] Both countries co-operate in trade, education and defence.^[1]

History

Relations between the two countries has been established since 27 July 1993.^[1] In 2010, President Choummaly Sayasone made a state visit to Brunei while His Majesty The Sultan of Brunei attended the 9 ASEM meeting which been held in Vientiane in 2012.^{[1] [2]} Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong also made an official visit to Brunei in 2013.^[3]

Economic relations

In 1999, both countries has signed a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC).^[1] While a MoU on sports co-operation been signed in 2013.^[3] Both countries also in the process to setting up a barter trade agreement where both countries can exchange their locally produced products in accordance with the needs of the two countries.^[4]

Further reading

• Congratulatory messages on Lao National Day The Brunei Times
• Brunei-Laos ties further strengthened Embassy of Laos in Austria
• Brunei, Laos to further enhance ties RTB News
• BRUNEI DARUSSALAM'S BILATERAL MEETING WITH CAMBODIA, LAOS, MYANMAR AND SINGAPORE Ministry of Defence Brunei

References

1. Web site: Brunei-Laos Relations . . 7 February 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140222042243/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/75 . 22 February 2014 . dmy .
2. Web site: Laos, Brunei promote collaborative ties. asiaone. Vientiane Times. 24 November 2010. 7 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140223000319/http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Asia/Story/A1Story20101124-248958.html. 23 February 2014. dead.
3. Web site: Laos, Brunei step up cooperation. Tuổi Trẻ. Vietnam News Agency. 3 April 2013. 7 February 2014.
4. Web site: Laos looks to barter trade with Brunei. The Cambodia Herald. The Brunei Times. 4 March 2013. 7 February 2014.