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PM visits Brunei
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, at the invitation of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah visited Brunei Darussalam during 3rd and 4th September 2024. It was the first ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei. The visit coincided with 40th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Brunei. From Brunei, Prime Minister thereafter visited Singapore on 4th and 5th September 2024 at the invitation of Prime Minister His Excellency Mr. Lawrence Wong of Singapore
During the visit the Prime Minister engaged in bilateral discussions on all aspects of our bilateral relations and cooperation with Brunei and also explore new areas for cooperation. The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit was in keeping with India’s commitment to strengthen its ‘Act East Policy’, now in its 10th year. The two leaders welcomed the elevation of bilateral ties to Enhanced Partnership. The leaders held bilateral talks covering a range of topics including defence, trade & investment, food security, education, energy, space technology, health, capacity building, culture as well as people-to-people exchanges. They agreed to explore and pursue collaboration in areas such as ICT, fintech, cyber security, new and emerging technologies and renewable energy. Prime Minister and His Majesty also exchanged views on regional and global issues. Both leaders condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and called upon states to repudiate it. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to work closely together in mutually beneficial areas to further strengthen the ASEAN – India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. His Majesty also appreciated India’s support for Brunei Darussalam’s efforts in hosting the ASEAN Centre for Climate Change.
The two leaders witnessed the signing and exchange of an MoU on Cooperation in the operation of Telemetry, Tracking and Telecommand Station for Satellite and Launch Vehicles by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Brunei’s Minister of Transport and Infocommunications H.E. Pengiran Dato Shamhary Pengiran Dato Mustapha. They welcomed the upcoming commencement of direct flight connection between Bandar Seri Begawan and Chennai.