Brunei–Burma relations
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Brunei–Burma relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between the two countries, Brunei and Burma. Brunei has an embassy in Yangon, and Burma has an embassy in Gadong.[1] Both countries share friendly bilateral cooperation 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 Burma. 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 Burma 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 among one of the firms qualified to embark on the exploration of oil and gas onshore at a block in Burma.[5] Both countries also focused on health education and technical assistance as well cooperating in capacity building and human resource development.[6][7]
Further reading
- Myanmar marks 64th anniversary, lauds strong ties with Brunei Brunei Embassy in Belgium
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Brunei-Burma Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei). Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- ↑ Danial Norjidi (11 October 2013). "BRUNEI, MYANMAR DISCUSS REGIONAL ISSUES". BruDirect. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Syazwana Souyono (17 January 2014). "Myanmar applauds relations with Brunei". The Brunei Times. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- ↑ Aemy Azlena (17 January 2008). "Close Brunei, Myanmar ties". Borneo Bulletin. Sultanate. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- ↑ "Brunei in talks with Myanmar on concessions". The Borneo Post. 6 December 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
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