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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence in advancing India's historical ties with Brunei Darussalam and deepening its strategic partnership with Singapore, as he embarked on a three-day visit to the two countries on Tuesday. This will be the first ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister. PM Modi will travel to Singapore on Wednesday.

Taking to X (formally Twitter), Prime Minister Modi said, “Over the next two days, will be visiting Brunei Darussalam and Singapore. During the various engagements in these nations, the focus will be on further deepening India’s ties with them. India-Brunei Darussalam diplomatic ties complete 40 glorious years. I look forward to meeting His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.”

“In Singapore, I will hold talks with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. We are eager to further cement ties in key sectors,” the Prime Minister added.

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What's Expected Of PM Modi's Brunei Visit

Unveiling the agenda of PM Modi's Brunei visit, External Affairs Secretary (East) Jaideep Mazumdar said that the PM will be engaging with the country on all aspects of relations and cooperation between India and Brunei.

“As you know, we share a very warm and friendly relationship with Brunei and our engagements cover multiple areas such as defence, trade and investment, energy, space, technology, health, capacity, building, culture and vibrant people-to-people exchanges,” ANI quoted Mazumdar as saying.

"The Indian diaspora in Brunei is about 14,000 and they comprise a substantial number of doctors and teachers in Brunei who have earned goodwill and respect for their contributions to Brunei's economy and society," he added.

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PM Modi In Singapore

PM Modi will embark on his journey to Singapore on September 4. He was invited by his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong for an official visit, which is coming after almost 6 years of gap.

During the visit, the Prime Minister will meet with the President of Singapore, H.E. Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and engage with Singapore's leadership. The Prime Minister is also scheduled to meet with business leaders from Singapore, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs.