Brunei–United Kingdom relations
Commonwealth partners with historic royal and defence ties.
The United Kingdom and Brunei Darussalam have been diplomatically linked since the first day of 1984. Their connection, which includes strong bonds between their royal families, stretches back to the 1800s. Both are Commonwealth members. The UK runs a High Commission in Bandar Seri Begawan, and Brunei has one in London.
Quick Facts
- Diplomatic relations established
- 1 January 1984
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Economic relations
The bilateral trading relationship sees Brunei exporting approximately £100 million worth of goods to the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom encourages small Bruneian businesses to enter international markets. The United Kingdom has signed the accession protocol to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade bloc that already includes Brunei, which is expected to strengthen their economic ties.
Security relations
The United Kingdom has a garrison in Brunei with British Army and Royal Air Force personnel, who regularly collaborate with Brunei’s armed forces. This defence relationship, which includes equipment sales, training, intelligence exchanges, and shared experience, began before Brunei gained independence from the British Empire. The Sultan of Brunei is an honorary Air Chief Marshal of the Royal Air Force and an honorary Admiral of the Royal Navy.
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