Brunei–Laos relations

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]

Brunei–Laos relations
Map indicating locations of Brunei and Laos

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Laos
Part of the Embassy of Brunei in Vientiane

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

References
  1. "Brunei-Laos Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei). Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  2. "Laos, Brunei promote collaborative ties". Vientiane Times. asiaone. 24 November 2010. Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  3. "Laos, Brunei step up cooperation". Vietnam News Agency. Tuổi Trẻ. 3 April 2013. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  4. "Laos looks to barter trade with Brunei". The Brunei Times. The Cambodia Herald. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 7 February 2014.


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