Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has dispatched a congratulatory letter to Brunei Darussalam’s Foreign Minister Haji Erywan, celebrating the Southeast Asian kingdom’s 42nd National Day. The note from Beijing serves as a timely reminder of the strong, evolving partnership between the two countries.
Wang Yi noted that the traditional friendship between China and Brunei has proven enduring, with bilateral relations enjoying steady growth. A highlight was Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s state visit to China last year, where he and President Xi Jinping reached consensus on forging a China-Brunei community with a shared future, propelling relations to new heights.
Expressing commitment, Wang Yi is ready to partner with Erywan to operationalize this vision. This year, commemorating 35 years of diplomatic relations offers a perfect opportunity to enhance multifaceted cooperation, deepen exchanges, and coordinate effectively on international and regional challenges, bringing the shared community to life through practical steps.
Amid global uncertainties, such affirmations of alliance are crucial. China-Brunei relations exemplify how diplomacy can foster mutual growth, with implications for energy cooperation, infrastructure projects, and maritime security in the South China Sea region.