Embassy of the United States Brunei, Darussalam

Brunei Darussalam Regional Map

Brunei joined ASEAN on January 7, 1984--one week after resuming full independence--and gives its ASEAN membership high priority in its foreign relations. Brunei joined the UN in September 1984. It also is a member of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) and of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. Brunei hosted the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November 2000 and the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in July 2002.

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• The Prime Minister's Office of Brunei Darussalam