On Tuesday (Sep 3) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a 'historic' trip to Brunei. He became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the Southeast Asia nation for bilateral talks.&nbsp;

This visit marks 40 years of diplomatic relations between India and Brunei.

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According to reports, the Indian Prime Minister received a warm welcome from Brunei's Crown Prince Haji AlMuhtadee Billah. He is scheduled to meet with Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah on Wednesday (Sep 4). The leaders are expected to engage in high-level bilateral discussions to enhance relations and explore new opportunities for collaboration between the two nations.

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In an interview with ANI, Alok Amitabh Dimri, the Indian High Commissioner to Brunei, described Modi's upcoming visit as a momentous occasion for both countries. He emphasised that this marks the official bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei Darussalam in four decades of diplomatic relations.&nbsp;

"In our four decades of diplomatic relationship, this is the first bilateral official visit by the Prime Minister of India to Brunei Darussalam. It is a historic moment in our bilateral relationship and also for the Indian community in Brunei Darussalam that high-level bilateral engagement between Prime Minister Shri Modi and His Majesty the King is going to take place," Dimri said.

He also highlighted the rich cultural and historical connections between India and Brunei.&nbsp;

Regarding the outcomes of Modis visit Dimri mentioned that a joint statement is expected.

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"We are expecting a joint statement, which would take stock of the bilateral relations and between both countries. The statement is also expected to cover the key areas of interest between both countries."

Modi is also expected to sign several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in&nbsp;areas of collaboration.

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During his visit to Brunei, Modi inaugurated the new Chancery of the High Commission of India located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital city. He also had the opportunity to meet with members of the Indian community living there.

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After Brunei, Modi will travel to Singapore from 4 to 5 September.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

On Tuesday (Sep 3) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a 'historic' trip to Brunei. He became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the Southeast Asia nation for bilateral talks.

On Tuesday (Sep 3) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a 'historic' trip to Brunei. He became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the Southeast Asia nation for bilateral talks. This visit marks 40 years of diplomatic relations between India and Brunei. Modi in Brunei According to reports, the Indian Prime Minister received a warm welcome from Brunei's Crown Prince Haji AlMuhtadee Billah. He is scheduled to meet with Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah on Wednesday (Sep 4). The leaders are expected to engage in high-level bilateral discussions to enhance relations and explore new opportunities for collaboration between the two nations. Also read | PM Modi lands in Brunei before Singapore as India aims to up its 'chips' in extended neighbourhood A historic first In an interview with ANI, Alok Amitabh Dimri, the Indian High Commissioner to Brunei, described Modi's upcoming visit as a momentous occasion for both countries. He emphasised that this marks the official bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei Darussalam in four decades of diplomatic relations. "In our four decades of diplomatic relationship, this is the first bilateral official visit by the Prime Minister of India to Brunei Darussalam. It is a historic moment in our bilateral relationship and also for the Indian community in Brunei Darussalam that high-level bilateral engagement between Prime Minister Shri Modi and His Majesty the King is going to take place," Dimri said. He also highlighted the rich cultural and historical connections between India and Brunei. Regarding the outcomes of Modis visit Dimri mentioned that a joint statement is expected. Also read | Haryana assembly elections: Congress, AAP in talks for alliance, grapple over seat sharing "We are expecting a joint statement, which would take stock of the bilateral relations and between both countries. The statement is also expected to cover the key areas of interest between both countries." Modi is also expected to sign several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in areas of collaboration. Indian diaspora welcomes Modi to Brunei During his visit to Brunei, Modi inaugurated the new Chancery of the High Commission of India located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital city. He also had the opportunity to meet with members of the Indian community living there. Next stop: Singapore After Brunei, Modi will travel to Singapore from 4 to 5 September. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian PM Modi's 'historic' Brunei visit marks 40 years of bilateral relations between two nations

Reflecting India's continued engagement with South-East Asian countries, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi could visit Singapore and Brunei in the first week of September. The last visit of PM Modi to Singapore was in 2018 for a bilateral visit and later to attend the 13th East Asia Summit.

Ahead of the Indian Prime Minister's visit, Singapore on Monday hosted the 2nd India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable, which saw the biggest gathering of Indian and Singaporean ministers.&nbsp;

From the Indian side, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, EAM Dr S Jaishankar, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal, and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, were present. The Singaporean side included&nbsp;Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong, Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Home Affairs &amp; Law Minister K.Shanmugam, Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo, Minister for Manpower Dr Tan See Leng and Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat.

The roundtable focused on five areas of collaboration: food cooperation; digitalisation; energy and green economy projects; skills development; and pharmaceuticals and healthcare. There has been good progress since the inaugural meeting of the ISMR in 2022 in India.&nbsp;

In the digital economy, the digital payments linkage between Singapore’s PayNow and India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was launched in February 2023, allowing participating financial institutions to send and receive funds between banks or e-wallets in real time

Singapore is India’s top foreign investor and accounted for about 23 per cent of India’s FDI equity inflows since 2000. Indian investment in Singapore has also grown from S$481 million in 2004 to about S$25.3 billion in 2022. Singapore has been an active supporter of India’s skills development journey. This includes the establishment of five skills centres in India by Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education Services (ITEES).

The next leg of the visit will be Brunei Darussalam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah first met on the side lines of 25th ASEAN Summit at Nay Pyi Taw in November 2014. The two leaders also met on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in November 2017 in Manila.&nbsp;

The last visit to the country by any Indian PM was by Dr Manmohan Singh in 2013 for the 11th ASEAN-India Summit and the 8th EAS Summit.

A key component of ties has been defence, with Indian Naval ships visiting Brunei and Brunei's naval ships visiting India. The officers from Indian armed forces have regularly attended the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Command Staff Course at Staff College, Brunei Darussalam.&nbsp;

As part of capacity building, 68 Bruneian nationals have attended various ITEC courses in India.14,500 Indians are living in Brunei, and work in the oil and gas industries, construction, retail businesses. A substantial number of the doctors in Brunei Darussalam are from India. Other professionals include engineers, IT professionals, etc.

The visit by PM Modi to the two countries is being undertaken at a time when Vietnam and Malaysia's PMs visited India. The Indian President Droupadi Murmu had travelled to Fiji, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand. EAM Dr S Jaishankar was in Laos for ASEAN meetings. More visits from ASEAN countries are slated for India. The high level engagement comes amid Delhi's act east policy.

Reflecting India's continued engagement with South-East Asian countries, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi could visit Singapore and Brunei in the first week of September.

Reflecting India's continued engagement with South-East Asian countries, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi could visit Singapore and Brunei in the first week of September. The last visit of PM Modi to Singapore was in 2018 for a bilateral visit and later to attend the 13th East Asia Summit. Ahead of the Indian Prime Minister's visit, Singapore on Monday hosted the 2nd India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable, which saw the biggest gathering of Indian and Singaporean ministers. From the Indian side, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, EAM Dr S Jaishankar, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal, and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, were present. The Singaporean side included Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong, Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Home Affairs & Law Minister K.Shanmugam, Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo, Minister for Manpower Dr Tan See Leng and Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat. The roundtable focused on five areas of collaboration: food cooperation; digitalisation; energy and green economy projects; skills development; and pharmaceuticals and healthcare. There has been good progress since the inaugural meeting of the ISMR in 2022 in India. In the digital economy, the digital payments linkage between Singapore’s PayNow and India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was launched in February 2023, allowing participating financial institutions to send and receive funds between banks or e-wallets in real time Singapore is India’s top foreign investor and accounted for about 23 per cent of India’s FDI equity inflows since 2000. Indian investment in Singapore has also grown from S$481 million in 2004 to about S$25.3 billion in 2022. Singapore has been an active supporter of India’s skills development journey. This includes the establishment of five skills centres in India by Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education Services (ITEES). The next leg of the visit will be Brunei Darussalam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah first met on the side lines of 25th ASEAN Summit at Nay Pyi Taw in November 2014. The two leaders also met on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in November 2017 in Manila. The last visit to the country by any Indian PM was by Dr Manmohan Singh in 2013 for the 11th ASEAN-India Summit and the 8th EAS Summit. A key component of ties has been defence, with Indian Naval ships visiting Brunei and Brunei's naval ships visiting India. The officers from Indian armed forces have regularly attended the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Command Staff Course at Staff College, Brunei Darussalam. As part of capacity building, 68 Bruneian nationals have attended various ITEC courses in India.14,500 Indians are living in Brunei, and work in the oil and gas industries, construction, retail businesses. A substantial number of the doctors in Brunei Darussalam are from India. Other professionals include engineers, IT professionals, etc. The visit by PM Modi to the two countries is being undertaken at a time when Vietnam and Malaysia's PMs visited India. The Indian President Droupadi Murmu had travelled to Fiji, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand. EAM Dr S Jaishankar was in Laos for ASEAN meetings. More visits from ASEAN countries are slated for India. The high level engagement comes amid Delhi's act east policy.

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