Editing Foreign relations of Brunei (section)

== Bilateral relations ==
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|{{flag|Australia}}||1 January 1984||{{Main|Australia–Brunei relations}}

Australia and Brunei Darussalam enjoy a warm, and increasingly diverse bilateral relationship. Australian servicemen liberated Brunei from Japanese occupation in June 1945. A memorial marking this event can be found at Muara Beach and is the venue for the annual ANZAC Day ceremony organised by the High Commission. Both countries are also participating in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations which commenced in 2010, with participants aiming to conclude an agreement which will serve as a building block for Asia Pacific economic integration.

Brunei has a High Commission in [[Canberra]], and Australia has one in [[Bandar Seri Begawan]].<ref name="ab">{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/48 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140224054359/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/48 |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 February 2014 |title=Australia-Brunei Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=20 February 2014 }}</ref> Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Relations between the two countries were established in 1984 when Australia became one of the first countries to establish diplomatic ties with Brunei.<ref name="ab"/><ref>{{cite book|author=Jatswan S. Sidhu|title=Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Bry0sOwstIMC&pg=PA29|year=2009|publisher=Scarecrow Press|isbn=978-0-8108-7078-9|page=29}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/sultan-of-brunei-to-visit-australia/story-fn3dxiwe-1226631375878|title=Sultan of Brunei heading to Australia|newspaper=[[The Australian]]|date=29 April 2013|access-date=20 February 2014}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Cambodia}}||9 June 1992||{{Main|Brunei–Cambodia relations}}

Brunei has an embassy in [[Phnom Penh]], and Cambodia has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.<ref name="bc">{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/62-cambodia |title=Brunei-Cambodia Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=5 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222040613/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/62-cambodia |archive-date=22 February 2014 }}</ref> Relations were established on 9 June 1992.<ref name="bc"/>
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|{{flag|Canada}}||1 January 1984||{{Main|Brunei–Canada relations}}

Canada established diplomatic relations with Brunei Darussalam on 7 May 1984, following Brunei's independence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/63-canada |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140215065009/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/63-canada |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 February 2014 |title=Brunei-Canada Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=15 February 2014 }}</ref><ref name="gc">{{cite web|url=http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/brunei_darussalam/bilateral_relations_bilaterales/index.aspx?lang=eng|title=Canada-Brunei Darussalam Relations|publisher=Government of Canada|date=November 2013|access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref> Brunei has a High Commission in [[Ottawa]], and Canada has a High Commission in Bandar Seri Begawan.<ref name="gc"/> Like Brunei, Canada is a full member of the Commonwealth of Nations..
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|{{flag|China}}||30 September 1991||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 September 1991{{Main|Brunei–China relations}}

Brunei has an embassy in [[Beijing]], and China has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/64 |title=Brunei-China Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=17 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222052634/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/64 |archive-date=22 February 2014 }}</ref> Relations can be traced back to over 2,000 years ago, as early as the [[Han dynasty#Western Han|Western Han]] periods.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China_Business/NK09Cb01.html|title=China, Brunei: ties that bind|publisher=[[Asia Times Online]]|date=9 November 2012|access-date=17 February 2014|author=Prashanth Parameswaran|archive-date=23 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923201459/http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China_Business/NK09Cb01.html|url-status=unfit}}</ref>
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|{{flag|France}}||8 May 1984||{{Main|Brunei–France relations}}

Brunei has an embassy in [[Paris]], and France has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.<ref name="bf">{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/66-france |title=Brunei-France Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=13 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222050603/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/66-france |archive-date=22 February 2014 }}</ref> Relations between the two countries have been established since 8 May 1984.<ref name="bf"/>
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|{{flag|Germany}}||30 January 1984||{{Main|Brunei–Germany relations}}

Brunei has an embassy in [[Berlin]], and Germany has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.<ref name="bg">{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/67-germany |title=Brunei-Germany Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=14 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222050815/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/67-germany |archive-date=22 February 2014 }}</ref> Relations between the two countries has been established since 1 May 1984.<ref name="bg"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bandar-seri-begawan.diplo.de/Vertretung/bandarseribegawan/en/03/Bilaterale__Beziehungen/Germany__and_20Brunei_20Darussalam.html|title=Germany and Brunei Darussalam (Bilateral relations)|publisher=German Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan|access-date=14 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222044558/http://www.bandar-seri-begawan.diplo.de/Vertretung/bandarseribegawan/en/03/Bilaterale__Beziehungen/Germany__and_20Brunei_20Darussalam.html|archive-date=22 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{flag|India}}||10 May 1984||{{Main|Brunei–India relations}}

Brunei has a High Commission in [[New Delhi]], and India has a High Commission in Bandar Seri Begawan.<ref name="bi">{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/68-india |title=Brunei-India Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=17 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222052239/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/68-india |archive-date=22 February 2014 }}</ref> Both countries are full members of the [[Commonwealth of Nations]]. Relations have been established since 10 May 1984.<ref name="bi"/>
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|{{flag|Indonesia}}||1 January 1984||{{Main|Brunei–Indonesia relations}}

Republic of Indonesia established diplomatic relations with Brunei Darussalam on 1 January 1984.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/69-indonesia |title=Brunei-Indonesia Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=4 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222040334/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/69-indonesia |archive-date=22 February 2014 }}</ref> 
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|{{flag|Iran}}||1 May 1990||{{Main|Brunei–Iran relations}}
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|{{flag|Japan}}||2 April 1984||{{Main|Brunei–Japan relations}}

[[File:Embassy of Japan in Bandar Seri Begawan 1.jpg|thumb|Embassy of Japan in Bandar Seri Begawan]]
Brunei has an embassy in [[Tokyo]], and Japan has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.<ref name="bj">{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/71 |title=Brunei-Japan Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=16 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222051946/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/71 |archive-date=22 February 2014 }}</ref> Relations were established on 2 April 1984.<ref name="bj"/>
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|{{flag|Laos}}||27 July 1993||{{Main|Brunei–Laos relations}}

Brunei has an embassy in [[Vientiane]], and Laos has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.<ref name="bl">{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/75 |title=Brunei-Laos Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=7 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222042243/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/75 |archive-date=22 February 2014 }}</ref> Relations were established on 27 July 1993.<ref name="bl"/>
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|{{flag|Malaysia}}||1 January 1984||{{Main|Brunei–Malaysia relations}}

Both countries established diplomatic relations since January 1984 with Brunei has a High Commission in [[Kuala Lumpur]], and Malaysia has a High Commission in Bandar Seri Begawan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/76-malaysia |title=Brunei-Malaysia Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=4 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220143545/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/76-malaysia |archive-date=20 February 2014 }}</ref> Like Brunei, Malaysia is a full member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
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|{{flag|Mexico}}||2 October 1991||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 October 1991
* Brunei is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C.<ref>[http://www.bruneiembassy.org/ Embassy of Brunei in the United States]</ref>
* Mexico is accredited to Brunei from its embassy in Singapore.<ref name=Singapore>[https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/singapur/ Embassy of Mexico in Singapore]</ref>
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|{{flag|Myanmar}}||21 September 1993||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1993{{Main|Brunei–Myanmar relations}}

Brunei has an embassy in [[Yangon]], and Myanmar has an embassy in [[Gadong, Brunei|Gadong]].<ref name="bb">{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/78 |title=Brunei-Burma Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=4 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222040245/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/78 |archive-date=22 February 2014 }}</ref> Relations were established on 21 September 1993.<ref name="bb" />
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|{{flag|New Zealand}}||5 May 1984||{{Main|Brunei–New Zealand relations}}

The Bruneian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur is accredited to New Zealand, while the New Zealand High Commission in Kuala Lumpur is cross-accredited to Brunei.<ref name="bn">{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/48 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140224054359/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/48 |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 February 2014 |title=Brunei-New Zealand Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=21 February 2014 }}</ref> Relations has been established since 5 May 1984 and have always been friendly and positive with such co-operation in education trade and defence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Countries/Asia-South-and-Southeast/Brunei.php|title=Brunei-New Zealand (Bilateral links)|publisher=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (New Zealand)]]|access-date=21 February 2014|archive-date=29 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329093209/http://mfat.govt.nz/Countries/Asia-South-and-Southeast/Brunei.php|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|{{flag|North Korea}}||7 January 1999||
In August 2013 [[Brunei]]'s Foreign Affairs and Vice-Minister, Prince [[Mohamed Bolkiah]] arrived in Pyongyang.
Brunei is represented in North Korea, through its embassy in [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Malaysia]].

North Korea established diplomatic relations with Brunei on 7 January 1999.<ref>{{Cite book|last1=Wertz|first1=Daniel|last2=Oh|first2=JJ|last3=Kim|first3=Insung|date=August 2016|title=Issue Brief: DPRK Diplomatic Relations|publisher=The National Committee on North Korea|url=http://www.ncnk.org/resources/publications/NCNK_Issue_Brief_DPRK_Diplomatic_Relations.pdf#page=9|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161228074114/http://www.ncnk.org/resources/publications/NCNK_Issue_Brief_DPRK_Diplomatic_Relations.pdf#page=9|archive-date=28 December 2016|page=8|access-date=4 February 2018}}</ref>
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|{{flag|Oman}}||24 March 1984||{{Main|Brunei–Oman relations}}

Brunei has an embassy in [[Muscat, Oman|Muscat]], and Oman has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.<ref name="bo">{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/48 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140224054359/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/48 |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 February 2014 |title=Brunei-Oman Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=22 February 2014 }}</ref> Relations has been established since 24 March 1984.<ref name="bo"/>
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|{{flag|Pakistan}}||9 February 1984||{{Main|Brunei–Pakistan relations}}

Pakistan has a High Commission in Bandar Seri Begawan and Brunei has a High Commission in [[Islamabad]]. Pakistan initially hesitated to recognise the country at first since its close relations with [[Malaysia]] which what they considered as part of the Federation of Malaysia but later established relations on 9 February 1984 when Malaysia established relations with the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/81-pakistan |title=Brunei-Pakistan Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=4 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222040338/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/81-pakistan |archive-date=22 February 2014 }}</ref>
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|{{flag|Philippines}}||1 January 1984||{{Main|Brunei–Philippines relations}}

Relations between Brunei and the natives of a then divided Philippines under a classical era started since the 10th to 13th centuries and continued even under the colonial regimes. Relations continued through the Sultanate of Sulu. Post World War II relations between the two countries has been re-established since January 1984.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/83-philippines |title=Brunei-Philippines Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=8 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222043019/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/83-philippines |archive-date=22 February 2014 }}</ref> In April 2009, Brunei and The [[Philippines]] signed a [[memorandum of understanding]] (MOU) that seeks to strengthen the bilateral co-operation of the two countries in the fields of agriculture and farm-related trade and investments.<ref>[http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/economy/9637-rp-brunei-sign-farm-cooperation-deal.html "RP, Brunei sign farm-cooperation deal"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141201225950/http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/economy/9637-rp-brunei-sign-farm-cooperation-deal.html |date= 1 December 2014 }}</ref> The MOU further strengthened bilateral co-operation between the two Southeast Asian countries, particularly in the fields of agriculture and farm-related trade and investments.<ref>[http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p090430.htm&no=13&r=&y=&mo= "RP, Brunei seal agricultural cooperation deal"]</ref> The two countries have agreed to co-operate in plant science, crops technology, vegetable and fruit preservation, biotechnology, post-harvest technology, livestock, organic agriculture, irrigation and water resources and [[Halal]] industry. Brunei is viewed by the Philippines as a key ASEAN and Islamic ally. While Brunei view the Philippines as an ASEAN and Christian ally with a Muslim minority. 
<ref>[http://www.gmanews.tv/story/159314/RP-Brunei-agree-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties-in-agriculture "RP, Brunei agree to strengthen bilateral ties in agriculture"]</ref>
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|{{flag|Qatar}}||2 October 1991||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 October 1991{{Main|Brunei–Qatar relations}}

Brunei has an embassy in [[Doha]], and Qatar has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.<ref name="bq">{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/84-qatar |title=Brunei-Qatar Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=24 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227121131/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/84-qatar |archive-date=27 February 2014 }}</ref> 
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|{{flag|Russia}}||1 October 1991||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1991{{Main|Brunei–Russia relations}}

Brunei maintains an embassy in [[Moscow]], the Russian embassy in Brunei was established in March 2010.
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|{{flag|Singapore}}||1 January 1984||{{Main|Brunei–Singapore relations}}

The official relations between the two countries have been established since 1984.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/86 |title=Brunei-Singapore Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=8 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222043014/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/86 |archive-date=22 February 2014 }}</ref> Brunei and Singapore agreed to have Singapore train its armed forces with Brunei. Like Brunei, Singapore is a full member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Brunei and Singapore have a currency agreement that the currencies of both countries can be used in either of the two countries. The [[Brunei dollar]] and the [[Singapore dollar]] are maintained at par.

In August 2005, [[Brunei]]'s Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister, Prince [[Mohamed Bolkiah]] arrived in Singapore for a three-day visit during which the two countries signed an agreement to eliminate double taxation, paving the way for further bilateral trade and investment.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/163982/1/.html | title = Singapore, Brunei sign Avoidance of Double Taxation pact | publisher = [[Channel NewsAsia]] | date = 19 August 2005 | access-date = 12 January 2013 | archive-date = 2 December 2005 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20051202185409/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/163982/1/.html | url-status = dead }}</ref>

The [[Royal Brunei Navy]] and the [[Republic of Singapore Navy]] conduct an annual Exercise Pelican signifying strong ties between the two navies.
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|{{flag|South Korea}}||1 January 1984||{{Main|Brunei–South Korea relations}}

Brunei has an embassy in [[Seoul]], and South Korea has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.<ref name="bs">{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/73 |title=Brunei-South Korea Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=15 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222051502/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/73 |archive-date=22 February 2014 }}</ref> South Korea established diplomatic relations with Brunei on 1 June 1984 right after the country gained independence from the United Kingdom on 1 January on that year.<ref name="bs"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/include/print.asp?newsIdx=46002 |title=Brunei Seeks Stronger IT Partnership With Seoul |newspaper=[[The Korea Times]] |date=31 May 2009 |access-date=15 February 2014 |author=Na Jeong-ju |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705025418/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/include/print.asp?newsIdx=46002 |archive-date=5 July 2015 }}</ref>
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|{{flag|Thailand}}||1 January 1984||{{Main|Brunei–Thailand relations}}

Brunei has an embassy in [[Bangkok]], and Thailand has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/87-thailand |title=Brunei-Thailand Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=9 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222043627/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/87-thailand |archive-date=22 February 2014 }}</ref> The relations have always been close and cordial.<ref>{{cite book|author=Oxford Business Group|title=The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2011|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=x-MBjG1LahsC&pg=PA36|year=2011|publisher=Oxford Business Group|isbn=978-1-907065-52-1|page=36}}</ref>
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|{{flag|United Kingdom}}|| January 1984 ||{{Main|Brunei–United Kingdom relations}}
Brunei established [[Foreign relations of the United Kingdom|diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom]] in January 1984.<ref name="britain">{{Cite web |title=His Majesty the Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam Receives in Audience United Kingdom Minister of State (Indo-Pacific) |url=https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Lists/News%20Headlines/NDispForm.aspx?ID=288&Source=/Lists/News%20Headlines/News%20Highlights.aspx |access-date=1 February 2025 |website=[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Brunei)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei]]}}</ref>{{Better source needed|reason=The source does not state the full date in which Brunei and the United Kingdom established diplomatic relations.|date=January 2025}}
*Brunei maintains a [[High Commission of Brunei, London|high commission]] in [[London]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Home|website=High Commission of Brunei Darussalam in London|url=https://www.mfa.gov.bn/uk-london/SitePages/Home.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119145914/https://www.mfa.gov.bn/uk-london/SitePages/Home.aspx|archive-date=19 January 2025|access-date=27 January 2025|url-status=live}}</ref>
*The United Kingdom is accredited to the Brunei through its [[British High Commission|high commission]] in Bandar Seri Begawan.<ref>{{cite web|title=British High Commission Bandar Seri Begawan|website=[[gov.uk|GOV.UK]]|url=https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-bandar-seri-begawan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240705170500/https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-kuala-lumpur|archive-date=5 July 2024|access-date=27 January 2025|url-status=live}}</ref>

The UK governed [[British Borneo|Brunei]] from 1888 to 1984, when Brunei achieved full independence.<ref>{{cite book|author=Leigh R. Wright|title=The Origins of British Borneo|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9SzxAQAAQBAJ&pg=PA181|date=1 July 1988|publisher=Hong Kong University Press|isbn=978-962-209-213-6|pages=181–}}</ref>

Both countries share common membership of the [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]], [[Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership|CPTPP]], and the [[World Trade Organization]]. Bilaterally the two countries have a Double Taxation Agreement,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.orbitax.com/taxhub/taxtreaties/BN/Brunei/GB/United-Kingdom|title=Brunei - United Kingdom Tax Treaty (as amended through 2012 Arrangement)|website=Orbitax|access-date=27 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250127002859/https://www.orbitax.com/taxhub/taxtreaties/BN/Brunei/GB/United-Kingdom|archive-date=27 January 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> and a Joint Defence Commission.<ref name="britain"/>

The UK and Brunei have a long-standing and strong bilateral relationship, particularly on defence co-operation, trade and education. The UK continues to play a strong role in developing Brunei's oil and gas sector, and the Brunei Investment Agency is a significant investor in the UK, with their largest overseas operations in the City of London. The UK remains the destination of choice for Bruneian students, with about 1,220 of them enrolled in higher education in the UK in 2006–07.{{Fix|text=Out of date}} The Brunei royal family have strong ties to the UK, more specifically [[Birchwood, Cheshire|Birchwood]], a suburb of [[Warrington]].
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|{{flag|United States}}||10 March 1984||{{Main|Brunei–United States relations}}

The US welcomed Brunei Darussalam's full independence from the United Kingdom on 1 January 1984, and opened an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan on that date. Brunei opened its embassy in [[Washington, D.C.]] in March 1984. [[Royal Brunei Armed Forces|Brunei's armed forces]] engage in joint exercises, training programs, and other military co-operation with the USA memorandum of understanding on defence co-operation was signed on 29 November 1994. The [[Sultan of Brunei]] visited Washington in December 2002.
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|{{flag|Vietnam}}||29 February 1992||{{Main|Brunei–Vietnam relations}}

Relations between the two countries have been established since 29 February 1992.<ref name="bv">{{cite web|url=http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/91 |title=Brunei-Vietnam Relations |publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei) |access-date=12 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222045528/http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/bilateral-relations/item/91 |archive-date=22 February 2014 }}</ref> Brunei has an embassy in [[Hanoi]], and Vietnam has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.<ref name="bv"/> Relations between the two countries have always been friendly especially in the political field.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vietnamembassy-brunei.org/en/nr070521165956/news_object_view?newsPath=/vnemb.vn/cn_vakv/ca_tbd/nr040819102445/ns071207145108|title=VIETNAM – BRUNEI DARUSSALAM RELATIONS|publisher=Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Brunei Darussalam|access-date=12 February 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140224061842/http://www.vietnamembassy-brunei.org/en/nr070521165956/news_object_view?newsPath=%2Fvnemb.vn%2Fcn_vakv%2Fca_tbd%2Fnr040819102445%2Fns071207145108|archive-date=24 February 2014}}</ref>
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