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ARTICLE I

The relations between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the State of Brunei shall continue to be governed by a spirit of close friendship. In recognition of this, the High Contracting Parties, conscious of their common interest in the peace and stability of the region, shall:

(b)

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(a) consult together on matters of mutual concern; settle all their disputes by peaceful means in conformity with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations.

ARTICLE 2

The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland shall, until the Government of the State of Brunei can make alternative arrangements, and in such manner as shall in no way affect the sole responsibility of the Government of the State of Brunei for the external relations of the State, give sympathetic consideration to any specific request by the Government of the State of Brunei for diplomatic or consular assistance in the conduct of those relations and in particular .the Government of the United Kingdom will, in appropriate cases,

if the Government of the State of Brunei so request:

(a)

Act as the channel for communications between the Government of the State of Brunei and the governments of states outside the region, or between the Government of the State of Brunei and the national organisations.

(b) Employ their good offices, as appropriate, to promote the admission of the State of Brunei to any international organisation which it may wish to join.

(c)

Afford protection to a citizen of the State of Brunei through their diplomatic and consular representatives in a foreign country where there is no Brunei representative. (d) Advise on the training of particular members of the Brunei Foreign Service and arrange training attachments from time to time to British Diplomatic Missions.

(e) Offer advice on the printing and supply of new Brunei