The talks focused on expanding economic ties under an upgraded strategic partnership between the two countries.
The United States and Brunei Darussalam have discussed opportunities to deepen economic cooperation and advance high-technology development under their upgraded strategic partnership.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation with Brunei’s Foreign Minister Prince ‘Abdul Mateen, on October 21, according to a readout released by the US Department of State.
During the call, the two sides discussed ways to expand economic cooperation and build a high-tech future driven by American innovation under the upgraded US-Brunei Strategic Partnership.
The brief readout did not provide further details about specific investment initiatives, technology projects or potential agreements discussed during the conversation.
The discussion highlights the economic and technological dimensions of Washington’s engagement with Brunei, as both countries seek to advance cooperation through their strategic partnership.
For Brunei, stronger economic and technological ties with the United States could provide opportunities for collaboration in innovation-led sectors. However, the latest readout did not specify any concrete projects or commitments arising from the call.
The conversation comes amid broader efforts to strengthen bilateral partnerships in the Indo-Pacific, where economic cooperation, technological development and regional engagement remain important areas of diplomatic interaction.
