Phnom Penh, 6 August 2022 (TDI): Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Brunei’s Second Minister of Foreign Affairs Haji Erywan, on Friday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the meetings of foreign ministers on East Asia cooperation.
Chinese Foreign Minister stated that both countries have always respected, and supported each other despite their different national conditions and social systems.
He highlighted that both countries should further promote the sound and stable development of bilateral relations.
FM #WangYi & #Brunei‘s Second Minister of Foreign Affairs #HajiErywan also exchanged views on maritime issues&vowed to advance consultations on #COC in #SouthChinaSea. Wang said🇨🇳will stay committed to equal consultation w/🇧🇳&properly handling maritime issues for win-win results. pic.twitter.com/mdoI3Y44Oy
— Ji Rong嵇蓉 (@JiRongMFA) August 6, 2022
He said that China stands ready to support Brunei to ensure social stability, and develop its economy. Both will work closely to improve people’s well-being and play their unique and important roles in international and regional affairs.
China will further encourage its enterprises to invest in Brunei. This will help the country enhance its capacity for independent development and achieve diversified development.
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Remarks of Brunei’s Second Minister of Foreign Affairs
Brunei’s minister said that the country values its relations with China and hopes to deepen bilateral practical cooperation.
The country is committed to the one-China principle, which also has a high degree of consensus among ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries.
During their talks, the two sides also exchanged views on maritime issues and vowed to advance the consultations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea.
The Chinese minister also stated that China will stay committed to equal consultation with Brunei and properly handling maritime issues for win-win results.
China-Brunei Diplomatic ties
Brunei and China established formal diplomatic relations in 1991. Brunei is an important part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Both countries also operate Brunei’s largest port, Muara Container Terminal. It is a joint venture between China’s Guangxi Beibu Gulf Port Group and Darussalam Assets.
Brunei has an embassy in Beijing, and China has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.
