Foreign Policy
The objective of Brunei Darussalam's foreign policy is to safeguard and promote its national interests, which are to:
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- Maintain its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity;
- Preserve the political, cultural and religious identity of the country;
- Promote regional and global peace, security, prosperity and stability;
- Enhance the prosperity, economic and social well-being of the country.
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In pursuit of this, Brunei Darussalam adheres to the following guiding principles:
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- Recognising the equality of all nations large and small;
- Adhering to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other nations;
- Advocating peaceful settlement of disputes;
- Cooperation for mutual benefit.
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Brunei Darussalam carries out its foreign policy through bilateral and multilateral cooperation on the basis of friendship, mutual respect and peaceful co-existence. This is implemented through:
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- Establishing diplomatic relations with all friendly nations;
- Promoting and strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation in various fields through the country's participation in sub-regional, regional and international organisations;
- Contributing towards the promotion of peace, security, stability and prosperity in the region, particularly by fostering deeper understanding among countries;
- Adhering to the United Nations Charter, the ASEAN Charter, universally recognised principles of sovereignty and international law, and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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