Brunei–Myanmar relations

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Brunei–Myanmar relations
Map indicating locations of Brunei and Myanmar

Brunei
Myanmar

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[edit]

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 ministries and 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[edit]

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[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Brunei-Burma Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei). Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  2. ^ Danial Norjidi (11 October 2013). "BRUNEI, MYANMAR DISCUSS REGIONAL ISSUES". BruDirect. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Myanmar, Brunei focus on strengthening bilateral relations, further cooperation on mutually beneficial basis in future" (PDF). The New Light of Myanmar. 5 December 2012. pp. 1 & 9. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  4. ^ "Myanmar-Brunei relations and cooperation promoted through ASEAN, regional and multilateral organizations" (PDF). The New Light of Myanmar. 5 December 2012. p. 2. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  5. ^ a b Syazwana Souyono (17 January 2014). "Myanmar applauds relations with Brunei". The Brunei Times. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  6. ^ Aemy Azlena (17 January 2008). "Close Brunei, Myanmar ties". Borneo Bulletin. Sultanate. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  7. ^ "Brunei in talks with Myanmar on concessions". The Borneo Post. 6 December 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
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