The British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, and His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam have signed a five-year extension to the Brunei Garrison Agreement.

The agreement will see the British Gurkha Brigade retain their base in Brunei until 2014. There has been a contigent of British Gurkhas in Brunei since 1962.

During a meeting at No 10 Downing Street today, the two leaders also discussed the global economy and the importance of maintaining a strong relationship between the UK and Brunei.

Gordon Brown and the Sultan of Brunei also discussed the situation in Burma and constitutional reform.

Notes for Editors

Brunei is a member of the Asean group of nations. Read about the UK Government's support for protecting the rainforest s bordering Brunei through the Heart of Borneo project.

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