Negara Brunei Darussalam
Consular Section
Negara Brunei Darussalam ... Brunei Darussalam BS 8675 ... Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam Main Page ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: Leaders of U.S., Brunei Pledge to Reinforce Nations' Relations
The two leaders agreed on the importance of a strong and united ASEAN, and President Bush offered all appropriate assistance to support capacity-building within ASEAN. President Bush praised Brunei Darussalam's strong leadership role in ASEAN in recent years, and reaffirmed our commitment to expand U.S. engagement with ASEAN as a pillar of stability in Southeast Asia. The two leaders agreed on the importance of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and APEC in promoting regional stability and prosperity. The President welcomed Brunei Darussalam's support for our Secure Trade in the APEC Region, or "STAR," initiative, aimed at transforming the movement of goods and people to increase both security and economic competitiveness. The President pledged to work with the Government of Brunei Darussalam to assist Brunei Darussalam in building its own capacity to provide increased border and customs security and efficiency. ... [Read More]
Brunei (03/05)
Negara Brunei Darussalam ... [Read More]
Joint Statement Between the United States of America and Negara Brunei Darussalam
The two leaders agreed on the importance of a strong and united ASEAN, and President Bush offered all appropriate assistance to support capacity-building within ASEAN. President Bush praised Brunei Darussalam's strong leadership role in ASEAN in recent years, and reaffirmed our commitment to expand U.S. engagement with ASEAN as a pillar of stability in Southeast Asia. The two leaders agreed on the importance of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and APEC in promoting regional stability and prosperity. The President welcomed Brunei Darussalam's support for our Secure Trade in the APEC Region, or "STAR," initiative, aimed at transforming the movement of goods and people to increase both security and economic competitiveness. The President pledged to work with the Government of Brunei Darussalam to assist Brunei Darussalam in building its own capacity to provide increased border and customs security and efficiency. ... [Read More]
Embassy Information
Negara Brunei Darussalam ... Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam Main Page ... [Read More]
Ambassador's biography
Gene B Gene B. ChristyAmerican AmbassadorNegara BruneiDarussalam [Read More]
Humanitarian Assistance
1111--12/16/02 Joint Statement Between the United States of America and Negara Brunei Darussalam ... [Read More]
2002
1111--12/16/02 Joint Statement Between the United States of America and Negara Brunei Darussalam ... [Read More]
Independent States in the World
Herzegovina *+(no long-form name)BKSarajevoBotswana *+Republic of BotswanaBCGaboroneBrazil *+Federative Republic of BrazilBRBrasíliaBrunei *+Negara Brunei DarussalamBXBandar Seri BegawanBulgaria *+Republic of BulgariaBUSofiaBurkina Faso *+Burkina FasoUVOuagadougouBurma *+Union of BurmaBMRangoonBurundi *+Republic of BurundiBYBujumburaCambodia *+Kingdom of CambodiaCBPhnom PenhCameroon *+Republic of CameroonCMYaoundéCanada *+(no long-form name)CAOttawaCape Verde *+Republic of Cape Verde [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Negara Brunei Darussalam (the country’s official name, meaning “Abode of Peace”) is one of the most ancient kingdoms in Asia. Early Chinese records mention a certain kingdom referred to as “Po-lo,” “Po-ni,” and “Puni.” The present Sultan is the 29th in a line dating from Sultan Muhammad, who converted to Islam in 1514. From 1888 to 1983, Brunei was a protectorate of the United Kingdom. In 1959, Brunei became a self-governing constitutional monarchy, with the British retaining responsibility for the country’s foreign affairs and defense. Brunei became fully independent on January 1, 1984 at which time, the American Consulate General (established only 12 days earlier) was elevated to Embassy status. Brunei’s capital and largest city is Bandar Seri Begawan. Formerly known as Brunei Town, the capital was renamed to honor the present Sultan's father in 1970. ... [Read More]
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