PM Modi embarks on visit to Brunei, Singapore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a three-day visit to Brunei and Singapore this morning. Prime Minister has expressed confidence that his visit to Brunei and Singapore will further strengthen India’s partnership with the two countries and the larger ASEAN region. In his departure statement, Mr Modi said, both countries are important partners in India’s Act East Policy and the Indo-Pacific Vision.

The Prime Minister said, today, he is embarking on a first-ever bilateral visit to Brunei Darussalam. He said, as India and Brunei celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations, he is looking forward to his meetings with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and other



esteemed members of the Royal family.

Mr Modi said, from Brunei, he will travel to Singapore tomorrow. He said, he is looking forward to the opportunity to meet President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. Mr Modi will also meet with leaders of Singapore’s vibrant business community.

The Prime Minister said, he is looking forward to discuss to deepen the Strategic Partnership with Singapore, particularly in new and emerging areas of advanced manufacturing, digitalization, and sustainable development.