Singapore, Brunei reaffirm commitment to ties as 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations approaches


DPM Lawrence Wong calling on Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on Dec 12. - MCI

SINGAPORE: Singapore and Brunei reaffirmed the shared commitment of both countries to elevate ties, with 2024 marking the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in a statement on Dec 12.

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong called on Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah while in Brunei with a delegation of Singapore political office-holders for the 9th Young Leaders’ Programme.

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