Brunei maintains long standing, warm and friendly relations with the UK based on historical and traditional links. Brunei's current High Commissioner to the UK is His Excellency Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Aminuddin Ihsan Bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin. The UK's current High Commissioner to Brunei is His Excellency Richard Lindsay.
Bilateral relations between both countries continue to be enhanced through regular exchanges of visits and cooperation particularly in the fields of defence and education.
Education cooperation continues to be a very important aspect of Brunei's relations with the UK, with the UK continuing to be one of the major education destinations for Brunei students. There are approximately 1,100 Bruneians are currently studying in the UK.
Trade
B$ |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2015 |
2017 (Q1) |
Exports |
14,198,000 |
12,585,000 |
12,611,000 |
8,781,000 |
17,376,000 |
43,391,000 |
3,778,000 |
Imports |
95,534,000 |
115,924,000 |
91,417,000 |
109,098,000 |
117,691,000 |
119,030,000 |
106,879,000 |
Total |
109,732,000 |
128,509,000 |
104,028,000 |
117,879,000 |
135,067,000 |
162,421,000 |
110,657,000 |
Brunei Darussalam High Commission in the United Kingdom
19-20 Belgrave Square
London, SW1X 8PG
United Kingdom.
Tel : (44) 207 581 0521
Fax : (44) 207 235 9717
Office hours (Local time):
Monday to Friday: 09:30 to 04:30
British High Commission in Brunei Darussalam
2.01, 2nd Floor, Block D
Kompleks Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah,
Bandar Seri Begawan
BS 8711
Brunei Darussalam
Tel: (673) 2222231/2223121
Consular/Visa Section: (673) 2226001
Fax: (673) 2234315
Office hours (Local time):
Monday-Thursday: 08:30-17:00
Friday: 08:30-12:30
Website: http://ukinbrunei.fco.gov.uk/en