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September 16, 2024 3:30 PM

India and Brunei enhance bilateral ties during PM Modi’s historic visit

India and Brunei agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, space, and people-to-people relations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Southeast Asian nation, the first-ever by an Indian prime minister. The visit, which coincided with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries, marked a significant step in strengthening their bilateral relationship. PM Modi and Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah held a bilateral meeting where they discussed a wide range of...

September 16, 2024 3:30 PM

“We have decided to give Enhanced Partnership status to India-Brunei ties”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the elevation of India-Brunei relations to an "Enhanced Partnership" status during his first-ever bilateral visit to the Southeast Asian nation. Speaking at a banquet hosted by Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, PM Modi highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties between the two countries, which are celebrating 40 years of diplomatic relations this year. "We have decided to give our relations the status of Enhanced Partnership," PM said, emphasi...

September 16, 2024 3:30 PM

PM Modi’s Brunei visit marks 40 years of diplomatic ties, strengthens bilateral relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit to Brunei, the first-ever by an Indian prime minister, marks a significant milestone in the 40-year-long diplomatic relationship between the two nations. The visit has attracted considerable attention in Brunei, with local media prominently covering PM Modi's arrival. The Borneo Bulletin, one of Brunei's leading newspapers, featured a front-page photograph of PM Modi being warmly welcomed by Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah at the Brunei Inter...