His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, attended separate bilateral meetings with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chính.
Accompanying His Majesty was His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.
During a bilateral meeting with the Thai prime minister at the National Convention Centre, His Majesty highlighted in a titah that Brunei Darussalam and Thailand continued to expand cooperation in trade, education, defence and people-to-people exchanges for the past four decades.
To this end, His Majesty recalled the fruitful official visit to Thailand in April 2024, particularly on the mutual commitment to expand tourism, investment and halal cooperation. Furthermore, the recent visit by the Thai Government Pension Fund to Brunei Darussalam would open more opportunities for both countries to deepen economic linkages particularly in food security.
In addition, His Majesty appreciated Thailand’s continued support in the supply of rice since 1971. Both sides are exploring a memorandum of understanding on halal cooperation, to which His Majesty looked forward to its finalisation.
Meanwhile, people-to-people exchanges are also progressing well, including active education and defence exchanges.
Alongside this, His Majesty appreciated the contributions of Thai nationals to the socio-economic development of Brunei Darussalam and continued to welcome them.
Meanwhile, during a bilateral meeting with the Vietnamese prime minister at Latsavong WandaVista Hotel, His Majesty expressed appreciation on the invitations to visit Vietnam as well as to attend the 2nd ASEAN Future Forum in 2025, and looked forward to visiting the country.
His Majesty then expressed condolences on the loss of life and devastation in Vietnam caused by Typhoon Yagi, therefore, Brunei Darussalam is happy to help.
Brunei Darussalam and Vietnam enjoy an enduring comprehensive partnership in trade, energy and people-to-people exchanges.
Moreover, the Plan of Action in place will further deepen collaboration in mutually beneficial areas. Both countries are also working closely to expand bilateral trade linkages through halal cooperation, agriculture and aquaculture.
His Majesty also appreciated the supply of energy service vessels from Vietnam and looked forward to deeper collaboration in the oil and gas exploration activities.
