Brunei–Oman relations

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Brunei–Oman relations
Map indicating locations of Brunei and Oman

Brunei

Oman

Brunei and Oman established diplomatic relations in 1984. Brunei has an embassy in Muscat, and Oman has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.[1] Both countries are members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

History[edit]

Relations have been established since 24 March 1984 with both countries former protectorates of European powers, such as the British for Brunei and the Portuguese for Oman, and both are now governed by an Islamic absolute monarchy.[1][2][3]

Economic relations[edit]

Several memorandum of understanding has been signed between the two countries such as agreement between the Universiti Brunei Darussalam with the Sultan Qaboos University in education sector and the establishment of Omani-Brunei Investment Company.[3] There is also a co-operation in telecommunications between Telekom Brunei and Bahwan CyberTek with a joint-venture between the two companies.[4]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Brunei-Oman Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei). Archived from the original on 24 February 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  2. ^ "BRUNEI AND OMAN: STRENGTHENING BILATERAL RELATIONS". Asia Economic Institute. Archived from the original on 25 October 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  3. ^ a b Oxford Business Group (2009). The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2009. Oxford Business Group. pp. 36–. ISBN 978-1-907065-09-5. {{cite book}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ "BAHWAN CYBERTEK FORMS JV WITH TELEKOM BRUNEI". Muscat Daily. 9 October 2011. Archived from the original on 17 December 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.