Brunei and
New Zealand established
diplomatic relations in 1984. Brunei high commission in
Bandar Seri Begawan is accredited to New Zealand, while New Zealand high commission in
Kuala Lumpur is accredited to Brunei.
History
Relations between the two countries has been established since 5 May 1984.
The relations have always friendly and positive with such co-operation in education trade and defence.
Economic relations
Several
memorandum of understanding has been signed between the two countries.
In 2012, the total trade reached
NZ$1.2 billion with New Zealand main exports to Brunei were
dairy product
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while Brunei main exports New Zealand mainly in
crude oil
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.
Education relations
In education, a memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Bruneian government and the
University of Otago in which it would take a small number of medical and dental students from Brunei to New Zealand.
also has a links with Brunei and currently there are approximately 100 Bruneian students who studied in New Zealand with Brunei are regularly recruits many teachers from the country.
Security relations
An ongoing defence relations were conducted mainly in military exercises and training assistance.
See also
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Foreign relations of Brunei
Brunei joined ASEAN on 7 January 1984, one week after resuming full independence, and gives its ASEAN membership the highest priority in its foreign relations. Brunei joined the United Nations in September 1984. It is also a member of the Orga ...
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Foreign relations of New Zealand
The foreign relations of New Zealand are oriented chiefly toward developed democratic nations and emerging Pacific Island economies. Until the late 20th century, New Zealand aligned itself strongly with the United Kingdom (as a former British co ...
References
New Zealand
Bilateral relations of New Zealand
New Zealand
Brunei
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