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Brunei–Palestine relations refer to foreign relations betweenBrunei Darussalam and theState of Palestine. Brunei supports the creation of aindependent Palestine based on the 1967 borders withEast Jerusalem as its capital.[1]
Brunei does not have diplomatic ties with Israel.[2] It does recognize the State of Palestine.[3]Walid Abu Ali is the non-resident Ambassador of Palestine to Brunei.[4][5]
The Sultan of Brunei spoke at the United Nations General Assembly session in September 1984 after joining the United Nations where he condemned Israel and expressed support for a Palestinian State.[6] On 17 November 1988, Brunei recognized Palestine following thePalestinian Declaration of Independence.[7]
Brunei voted against the United States recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel at the United Nations.[8] The resolution stated the issue of Jerusalem would be settled through negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis.[8]
Brunei provides donations to Palestine through theUnited Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).[9] It provided food for Ramadan in 2019 and funding for education and healthcare in 2020.[9] It raised funds through The Palestine Humanitarian Fund 2021 initiative and provided 115,860 food packets to UNRWA.[10]
Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia issued a joint statement during theGaza war, condemning Israeli actions and calling for a ceasefire. All three Muslim majority Southeast Asian countries do not have diplomatic ties with Israel.[11]McDonald's franchisee in Brunei donated to a fund for Palestinians in Gaza.[12] Thousands protested in Bandar Seri Begawan in solidarity with the Palestinians.[13]
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