Brunei and Laos established diplomatic relations in 1993. Brunei has an embassy in Vientiane, and Laos has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan. Both countries co-operate in trade, education and defence.
History Relations between the two countries has been established since 27 July 1993. In 2010, President Choummaly Sayasone made a state visit to Brunei while His Majesty The Sultan of Brunei attended the 9 ASEM meeting which been held in Vientiane in 2012. Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong also made an official visit to Brunei in 2013.
Economic relations In 1999, both countries has signed a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC). While a MoU on sports co-operation been signed in 2013. Both countries also in the process to setting up a barter trade agreement where both countries can exchange their locally produced products in accordance with the needs of the two countries.
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Brunei-Laos ties further strengthened Embassy of Laos in Austria Brunei, Laos to further enhance ties RTB News Ministry of Defence Brunei
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