Brunei–France relations
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Brunei–France relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Brunei and France. Brunei has an embassy in Paris, and France has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.[1]
History
Relations between the two countries has been established since 8 May 1984.[1] In 1996, His Majesty Hassanal Bolkiah made a first state visit to France to promoted exchanges visits between officials of the two countries.[1]
Economic relations
In 2011, trade between the two countries reached €10 million.[2] Both companies from Brunei and France also explore opportunities in oil and gas industry,[3] and French companies seeks to explore a possible joint ventures with Bruneian partners.[4] In aviation, the Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) has signed a 12-year engineering partnership agreement with Air France–KLM.[5]
Security relations
There is also a defence co-operation between Brunei and France since the signing of an memorandum of understanding in 1999.[6]
Further reading
- JDWC MEETING WITH FRANCE Ministry of Defence Brunei Darussalam
References
- 1 2 3 "Brunei-France Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei). Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ↑ "Economic relations". France Diplomatie. 22 August 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ↑ Siti Hajar & Khal Baharulalam (26 November 2013). "FRENCH, BRUNEI COMPANIES MEET TO EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES IN OIL & GAS INDUSTRY". BruDirect. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ↑ Koo Jin Shen (25 November 2013). "French companies seek joint ventures with Brunei partners". The Brunei Times. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ↑ Steven Thompson (18 June 2013). "Royal Brunei Airlines signs $75m engineering deal with Air France-KLM". Routes News. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
- ↑ "BRUNEI-FRANCE SEEK WAYS TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL RELATIONS". Ministry of Defence Brunei Darussalam. 8 July 2010. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
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