​Brunei Darussalam and Timor-Leste enjoy excellent bilateral relations and mutual cooperation, specifically in the areas of health, education, manpower, agriculture, food security, trade and tourism. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Timor-Leste to Brunei Darussalam stated the matter at a reception on the Occasion of the 47th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Independence Day of Timor-Leste, and the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Timor-Leste and Brunei Darussalam. In his speech, His Excellency Abel Guterres also touched on the efforts made by both countries in term of manpower.
Representing the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam to the reception was Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, Minister of Transport and Infocommunications. His Excellency further stated that efforts are being made through the Department of Labour, Ministry of Home Affairs to allow the entry of Timor-Leste workers to work in Brunei. The reception took place in Kampung Anggerek Desa.
Source: Radio Television Brunei