PM Modi's Historic Visits to Brunei and Singapore Elevate Bilateral Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits to Brunei and Singapore mark significant strides in India's Act East policy, enhancing diplomatic and economic relations. The visits saw Brunei ties elevated to an Enhanced Partnership and Singapore ties upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on collaboration in trade, technology, and defense.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar underscored the importance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits to Brunei and Singapore, calling it a significant advancement in India's Act East policy, a clear reflection of India's deepening diplomatic and economic ties with Southeast Asian countries.

Prime Minister Modi's first-ever visit to Brunei has elevated bilateral ties to the level of Enhanced Partnership, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. This new framework focuses on expanding trade, investment, and technological cooperation, with both countries leveraging their strengths for mutual growth.

In Singapore, the visit resulted in the ties being upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, fostering deeper collaboration in key areas such as defense, technology, and economic development. A significant highlight was Modi's visit to a semiconductor testing facility, underscoring the growing mutual interest in technology and innovation. Leaders appreciated India's recent reforms and expressed enthusiasm to deepen cooperation.