Australia–Brunei relations
Australia |
Brunei |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| High Commission | High Commission |
| Envoy | |
| High Commissioner Garry Ramlee Ibrahim | High Commissioner Luke Arnold |
Australia and Brunei established diplomatic relations in 1984. Australia has a high commission in Bandar Seri Begawan, and Brunei has a high commission in Canberra.[1]
History
Relations between the two countries can be traced back during World War II when the Australian Army played a crucial role to liberating Brunei from Japanese occupation in 1945.[2] While the present relations between the two countries were established since 1984 when Australia became one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Brunei.[1][2][3] Both countries had enjoyed a warm relationship before 1959 when Brunei achieved self-government.[4] Now, the relations were mainly focused to defence and security, education, as well as on trade.[4]
Economic relations
From 2012 to 2013, Brunei was ranked as Australia's 39th largest trading partner with the total bilateral trade between the two countries reached U$1.026 billion.[4] Brunei crude petroleum comprising U$978 million of the total trade.[4] There is also a number of Australian teachers and other professionals work in Brunei while Australia became one of the destination for Bruneian students.[4]
Security relations
Both countries enjoy defence relations particularly in military exercises and trainings.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Australia-Brunei Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei). Archived from the original on 24 February 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ^ a b Jatswan S. Sidhu (22 December 2009). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. pp. 29–. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
- ^ "Sultan of Brunei heading to Australia". The Australian. 29 April 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "Australia-Brunei bilateral relations". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australia). January 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ^ Rabiatul Kamit (2 March 2012). "Brunei and Australia fortify defence relations". The Brunei Times. asiaone. Archived from the original on 28 February 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2014.