On February 26, 2013, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi held talks with Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Brunei.

Yang said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations 20 years ago, China-Brunei relationship has always been developing smoothly. China is ready to work with Brunei to deepen pragmatic cooperation and enhance the level of friendship and cooperation. Brunei holds the ASEAN's rotating presidency this year. China attaches great importance to friendly and cooperative relations with ASEAN and will support Brunei to well hold a series of meetings of East Asian leaders this year and other major events, comprehensively promote the mutually beneficial cooperation between China and ASEAN, and jointly safeguard the healthy and stable development momentum of China-ASEAN relations.

Prince Mohamed said that China is a sincere friend and important partner of Brunei and the ASEAN. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have made positive progress in cooperation in politics, economy, culture, education, tourism and other fields. Brunei is willing to continue to maintain high-level visits with China to further promote mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries. The Brunei side spoke highly of China's positive contributions to the ASEAN-China relations. Holding the ASEAN rotating presidency, Brunei will push forward relations between ASEAN and China.

Prince Mohamed was paying an official visit to China from February 24 to 28 at the invitation of Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi.