The relations between Qatar and Brunei Darussalam are characterised by their deep-rooted strength, grounded in religion, shared interests, and mutual visions regarding regional and international issues as well as support for dialogue, security, and international peace.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Doha and Bandar Seri Begawan on October 2, 1991, the cooperation between the two countries has witnessed steady development, alongside reciprocal visits by senior officials and the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding across numerous fields and sectors of common interest.
The visit of Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office of Brunei Darussalam,
HRH Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, to Doha yesterday reflects the mutual desire to elevate these relations to more distinguished horizons across various fields.
The visit, which is His Highness’s first to Doha, also constitutes a prominent milestone in giving momentum to the trajectory of bilateral relations between the two countries and exploring innovative partnerships that fulfil their aspirations in achieving sustainable development and economic prosperity. In the realm of economic, commercial, and investment cooperation, the two nations share similar economic profiles, given the pivotal role of the oil and gas sector in national development, which opens wide avenues for integration and cooperation.
Within this framework, both sides seek to activate investment partnerships in renewable energy, petrochemicals, and food industries, in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030 and Brunei Vision 2035.
The two countries are linked by a series of agreements and memoranda of understanding, including the Agreement on Economic, Trade, and Technical Cooperation, and the Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion to promote capital flows, while the Air Services Agreement regulates mutual aviation movement to support tourism and trade exchange between the Gulf and Southeast Asia.
Besides, the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding for educational cooperation in 2012, allowing for the exchange of academic and study expertise, opportunities, and scholarships for university students, as well as joint scientific research.
