Sultan,Singapore Premier Mull Bilateral Ties At Istana

Bandar Seri Begawan – His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei, received in audience the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong at Istana Nurul Iman yesterday.

Relations between both countries are warm and close. Both nations enjoy excellent and cordial relations and have formal cooperation extending to many areas, including trade, defence, health, education, technology, broadcasting and culture.

The second state visit by His Majesty Sultan of Brunei to Singapore in February 2003 had further enhanced the bilateral relations between the two ASEAN neighbours.

The Prime Minister of Singapore arrived in Bandar Seri Begawan in the morning.

On arrival at the Brunei International Airport, the Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong was greeted by Pehin Dato Awang Haji Zakaraia, the Minister of Communications and the Minister-In-Attendance.

Lee Hsien Loong was accompanied by more than 20 members in his delegation.

Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bolkiah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, yesterday also received in audience Mr George Yeo, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore.

His Royal Highness received the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore at Istana Nurul Iman.

At the audience, His Royal Highness and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore was accompanying the visiting Singapore Premier, who was in the country for a one-day visit. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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