MFA Press Statement: Visit by Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Mohamad Maliki Osman to Negara Brunei Darussalam, 16 to 20 June 2018

Senior Minister of State (SMS), Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Mohamad Maliki Osman was in Brunei from 16 to 20 June 2018 for the annual Hari Raya visit. SMS Maliki was accompanied by his spouse Madam Sadiah Shahal, as well as Minister of State, Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Manpower, Zaqy Mohamad and his spouse Madam Haryane Mustajab.

SMS and his delegation visited the Istana Nurul Iman on 16 June 2018, and personally conveyed the Hari Raya greetings of Singapore’s leaders to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, the Raja Isteri, Her Majesty Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha, and other members of the Royal Family.

During the visit, SMS and the delegation attended the Open Houses of Brunei Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and other senior Bruneian personalities.  SMS was also the Guest of Honour at a Hari Raya Open House organised by the Singapore High Commission in Brunei attended by senior Bruneian leaders and officials. SMS and the delegation also met with Singapore Armed Forces personnel training in Brunei. 

This visit has further reinforced the warm and special friendship between Singapore and Brunei.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
20 JUNE 2018