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Brunei: Armed Forces

Question for Ministry of Defence

UIN 28544, tabled on 4 February 2025

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

Answered on

11 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.