Theory states that Allahs law is cruel and unfair, but Allah himself has said that his law is indeed fair.

As a small country, both in size and population, our future hinges on the quality of our people.

We need foreign skills to stay competitive.

The nation will benefit in the long term if it continues to be open to foreign expertise. This will help the country to establish its business culture and environment faster, based on international best practice.

Today, bilateral relations with Britain are excellent, with cooperation in many areas and both countries continuing to work on strengthening these ties.

We are considering various ways of making use of our oil and gas downstream industries. This is to be complemented with the import of oil and gas from other sources as raw materials.

Brunei Darussalam is one of the oldest kingdoms in South East Asia.