Brunei–Myanmar relations explained

Brunei and Myanmar established diplomatic relations in 1993. Brunei has an embassy in Yangon, and Myanmar has an embassy in Gadong.[1] Both countries share friendly bilateral co-operation in education, health and labour.[2]

History

Relations between the two countries has been established since 21 September 1993.[1] The relations are friendly and both countries are working on the health and education sectors as well to establish a bilateral trade and signed a double taxation avoidance agreement.[3] In 1998, Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has paid a visit to Myanmar. Since that, the ministriesand personnel from both nations have maintained a long-term relationship and exchanges. Many Burmese academicians, intellectuals and intelligentsia, medics, nurses and workers also contributed to the development of Brunei.[4] Brunei also support Myanmar for the ASEAN chairmanship in 2015 by training Burmese officials for the role.[5]

Economic relations

In economic relations, the Brunei National Petroleum Company (BNP) is one of the firms qualified to embark on the exploration of oil and gas onshore at a block in Myanmar.[5] Both countries also focused on health education and technical assistance as well co-operating in capacity building and human resource development.[6] [7]

Further reading

References

  1. Web site: Brunei-Burma Relations. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei). 4 February 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140222040245/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/78. 22 February 2014.
  2. Web site: BRUNEI, MYANMAR DISCUSS REGIONAL ISSUES. BruDirect. 11 October 2013. 4 February 2014. Danial Norjidi. https://web.archive.org/web/20140222004306/http://ftp.brudirect.com/national/national/national-headlines/8574-brunei-myanmar-discuss-regional-issues. 22 February 2014. dead.
  3. Web site: Myanmar, Brunei focus on strengthening bilateral relations, further cooperation on mutually beneficial basis in future. The New Light of Myanmar. 5 December 2012. 4 February 2014. 1 & 9.
  4. Web site: Myanmar-Brunei relations and cooperation promoted through ASEAN, regional and multilateral organizations. The New Light of Myanmar. 5 December 2012. 4 February 2014. 2. PDF.
  5. Web site: Myanmar applauds relations with Brunei. The Brunei Times. 17 January 2014. 4 February 2014. Syazwana Souyono. https://web.archive.org/web/20140222184631/http://www.bt.com.bn/news-national/2014/01/17/myanmar-applauds-relations-brunei. 22 February 2014. dead.
  6. Web site: Close Brunei, Myanmar ties. Sultanate. Borneo Bulletin. 17 January 2008. 4 February 2014. Aemy Azlena.
  7. Web site: Brunei in talks with Myanmar on concessions. The Borneo Post. 6 December 2012. 4 February 2014.

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