Brunei And UK In Joint Defence Commission

Bandar Seri Begawan – Bilateral relationship between Brunei and the United Kingdom on defence has found a concrete foundation through the Joint

Defence Commission.

The commission ensures the effectiveness and efficiency of matters pertaining to defence.

Awang Haji Mohd Said, Acting Permanent Secretary of Policy and Administration at the Ministry of Defence underlined this at a meeting of the 3rd Joint Commission for Defence Cooperation between Brunei and the United Kingdom yesterday.

The existence of the joint defence commission has also ensured that the two sides have an understanding on mutual defence requirements of both countries.

Awang Haji Mohd Said reiterated that such an understanding has allowed the fostering of even closer relationship between the two countries.

He added looking at the security situation today, the presence of non-conventional threats such as terrorism has pushed nations around the world to take whatever defence precautions to preserve the safety and stability of their countries.

Such efforts are effectively performed both bilaterally and multilaterally.

The joint defence commission therefore, he said, could be seen to have such an effort towards peace and stability.

He also believed that the joint defence commission could be further utilised to assist in the development of defence of both countries to cater to today's security needs.

The two-day- meeting is a follow up to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of Joint Commission for Defence Cooperation between Brunei and the United Kingdom on December 31, 2002.

The MOU serves as a mechanism which allows defence officials from both countries to hold in-depth discussions on defence matters and in promoting mutual cooperation, and understanding. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei 

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