Brunei–Germany relations
Bilateral relations
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Brunei and Germany established diplomatic relations in 1984. Brunei has an embassy in Berlin, and Germany has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.[1]
| |
 Brunei |
 Germany |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| Embassy | Embassy |
| Envoy | |
| Ambassador Pengiran Krtini | Ambassador Gerda Winkler |
History
Relations between the two countries has been established since 1 May 1984.[1][2] In 1985, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah undertook his first private visit to Germany and in 1998 made a state visit while an official visit was made in 2002 and 2011.[2] German Chancellor Helmut Kohl paid an official visit to Brunei in 1997.[2] In February 2026, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Brunei, along with Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Tonga, as part of a diplomatic tour of the Western Pacific area.[3]
Economic relations
Brunei views Germany as an important economic partner with bilateral trade increased in 2011 to approximately €346 million.[4] Germany exports to Brunei are mainly in cars, machinery, chemicals and heavy equipment.[2] There is also a ratification of an agreement on the encouragement and reciprocal protection of investment between both countries.[5]
Education relations
There is also a student exchange program between Brunei and Germany which was initiated in 2008 when a group of Bruneian students went to German universities to study.[6]
Further reading
- "Germany, Brunei to discuss 'a whole range of issues'". The Brunei Times. 8 June 2011. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014.
