Full text: China-Brunei joint statement on advancing strategic cooperative partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, February 6, 2025. /Xinhua

The People's Republic of China and Brunei Darussalam on Thursday issued a joint statement on advancing the strategic cooperative partnership towards a China-Brunei community with a shared future.

Both sides will continue to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade and investment by encouraging investment and business exchanges between enterprises to enhance mutual benefit and economic growth, according to the statement.

It said both sides will further synergize development strategies and deepen high-quality Belt and Road cooperation by strengthening economic partnerships, including through the Brunei-Guangxi Economic Corridor, and promoting quality foreign direct investments in key sectors such as food, downstream oil and gas, tourism and services.

Below is the full text of the statement.