Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan made a working visit to Brunei Darussalam on 22 March 2021.
Minister Balakrishnan had an audience with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. Minister Balakrishnan reaffirmed the special and unique relationship between Singapore and Brunei, including our strong defence ties, the Currency Interchangeability Agreement established since 1967, and our long-standing healthcare cooperation. Minister Balakrishnan conveyed an invitation from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to His Majesty to visit Singapore soon.
Minister Balakrishnan was hosted to lunch by his counterpart Brunei Minister of Foreign Affairs II Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof. They discussed ASEAN’s role in regional cooperation under Brunei’s Chairmanship. They agreed that the ongoing situation in Myanmar was of deep concern, and they urged all sides in Myanmar to seek a peaceful solution through constructive dialogue. They also discussed ASEAN’s support for Myanmar’s return to the path of national reconciliation, peace and stability.
Minister Balakrishnan returns to Singapore today. He will travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, tomorrow.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
22 MARCH 2021
Minister Balakrishnan’s audience with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.
[Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore]
Minister Balakrishnan’s meeting with Brunei Minister of Foreign Affairs II Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof.
[Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore]
