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SECRETARY OF STATE'S SPEECH IN BRUNEI
1. Pay tribute to emergence of Brunei as political and economic force in South East Asia. Delighted at close and friendly relations
Britain and Brunei offer an example of a between our 2 countries.
close, harmonious working relationship.
the future.
Looking to build on this in
2.
Military relationship (Brunex 88).
our forces to exercise together. beneficial to our training needs.
An exciting opportunity for it will prove mutually
3. Presence of Gurkhas and loan service personnel a reflection of the continuation of our special historical links with Brunei.
4.
(Defence Sales). Will do all we can to offer advice and assistance on all aspects of Brunei's defence enhancement programme. Grateful that Brunei continues to look to Britain as a close ally and friend in defence in the international arena.
5. Close economic and personal ties. British industry, City, universities.
Brunei's many friends in
6. (Brunei and ASEAN). The UK regards South East Asia as an
HMG looks upon important region, politically and commercially. Brunei's membership of ASEAN as a valuable contribution to
Brunei a maintaining the coherence and stability of the region. small but powerful force for economic progress: Sultan's recent development loan to Indonesia.
Would welcome
7. [(Brunei and possible membership of FPDA). Bruneian membership if acceptable to regional partners (Malaysia, Singapore). Hope Bruneians will continue to look into possibility].
SOUTH EAST ASIAN DEPARTMENT
DECEMBER 1987
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