China, Brunei deepen partnership

Xi stresses nations' mutually beneficial cooperation and strategic coordination

President Xi Jinping emphasized on Thursday the enduring friendship between China and Brunei, calling on the two countries to align their development strategies and deepen cooperation in key areas to bring more benefits to the two peoples.

Xi made the remarks during a meeting in Beijing with Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah.

This is Hassanal's 13th China tour. His most recent visit was in 2019 for the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.