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

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

There is no conflict between favouring Islamic and traditional values and being more open and international.

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

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.

We need foreign skills to stay competitive.

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