Brunei: Armed Forces

(asked on 4th February 2025) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is on maintaining a military presence in the Kingdom of Brunei.


Answered by
Luke Pollard Portrait
Luke Pollard
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
This question was answered on 11th February 2025

This Government is committed to maintaining our unique defence relationship with Brunei. His Majesty, the Sultan of Brunei, and the Prime Minister signed the five-yearly renewal of the Garrison Agreement in December 2024, which signals His Majesty the Sultan's wish to maintain British military presence in Brunei.

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