Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah

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

Brunei important partner in India’s Act East Policy, Indo-Pacific Vision: PM Modi to Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah on Wednesday, emphasizing Brunei's crucial role in India's Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific Vision. This meeting, part of PM Modi's first-ever bilateral visit to Brunei by an Indian Prime Minister, coincided with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. During the talks, PM Modi expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality the Sultan and the Royal Family extended. "I express my ...