Bandar Seri Begawan - Lee Hsien Loong, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore and his spouse, along with the Singapore delegation, arrived yesterday afternoon for a three-day official visit.

Their arrival at the Brunei International Airport was welcomed by His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, and HRH Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah.

Also present were Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Utama Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Yahya bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Hj Bakar, Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, as the Minister-in-Attendance, and spouse.

Shortly on arrival, Prime Minister Lee was invited onto the dais to receive the salute of honour, which was followed by the national anthems of both countries.

Prime Minister Lee then inspected the guard of honour mounted by personnel of the Royal Brunei Land Forces.