Before their talks, the sultan hosted a grand ceremony to welcome Xi. After their talks, the two countries agreed to establish a strategic cooperative partnership. The two nations issued a joint declaration and signed a number of cooperation documents.

Mentioning that it is his first visit to Brunei, Xi said that he was deeply moved by the sincere smiles on the faces of the young people who welcomed him along the road.

China and Brunei, with a long history of cultural exchanges, are not only close neighbors separated by the sea, but also trustworthy friends and partners, Xi said.

Xi said the two countries should enhance high-level exchanges to provide guidance for the development of bilateral relations.