Brunei–Qatar relations

Brunei and Qatar established diplomatic relations in 1991. Brunei has an embassy in Doha, and Qatar has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.[1]

Brunei–Qatar relations
Map indicating locations of Brunei and Qatar

Brunei

Qatar

History edit

Relations between the two countries have been established since 2 October 1991.[1] Brunei opened its embassy in Qatar in 2001, while Qatar opened its embassy in Brunei in 2008.[1]

Economic relations edit

Two memorandum of understanding such as cultural and education co-operation including two agreements on avoidance of double taxation and commercial and technical co-operation between both countries government has been signed to further strengthen ties between the two countries.[2][3] There is also a co-operation in sport between the two countries.[4] Currently, there are a small number of Bruneian expatriates in Qatar who are mainly engineers and technicians working with QatarEnergy LNG and QatarEnergy.[5]

Further reading edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Brunei-Qatar Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei). Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  2. ^ Diyana Ibrahim (18 January 2012). "Brunei, Qatar usher in new era of friendship". The Brunei Times. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  3. ^ Public Relations Unit (12 November 2012). "Minister of Education makes couresty call to Qatar's Minister of Education & Higher Education". Ministry of Education (Brunei). Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  4. ^ James Kon (7 January 2014). "Towards Brunei-Qatar sports co-operation". Borneo Bulletin. Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  5. ^ Lani Rose R Dizon. "Brunei embassy celebrates 28th national day". Qatar Tribune. Archived from the original on 6 March 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.