Acting Foreign Minister H.E. Humaiun Kobir met with H.E. Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah, Brunei’s Second Minister of Finance, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda on 3 November.
The two ministers expressed mutual satisfaction with the growing momentum in Bangladesh‑Brunei bilateral relations, underscoring a shared commitment to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors.
Kobir highlighted Bangladesh’s keen interest in long‑term energy cooperation, inviting Brunei to invest in energy exploration projects under Government‑to‑Government and public‑private partnership arrangements.
He also encouraged Brunei to consider investment in Bangladesh’s Islamic banking sector, citing opportunities for mutually beneficial financial collaboration.
In addition, Kobir conveyed Bangladesh’s readiness to supply additional skilled, semi‑skilled and professional workers to meet the needs of Brunei’s labour market, reinforcing existing labour migration pathways.
The Bruneian minister recognised the significant contribution of the Bangladeshi expatriate community to Brunei’s economy and expressed optimism about continued recruitment of Bangladeshi workers.
Finally, Kobir relayed an invitation from the Prime Minister of Bangladesh to His Highness the Sultan of Brunei to visit Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time, aiming to further strengthen diplomatic and economic ties.
Why it matters
The meeting paves the way for increased energy cooperation and expanded labour migration between Bangladesh and Brunei.