MFA Press Statement: Official Visit of His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, The Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office of Brunei Darussalam

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office of Brunei Darussalam, is in Singapore for an official visit from 28 October to 4 November 2018 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean. His Royal Highness is leading a delegation to Singapore for the 6th Singapore-Brunei Young Leaders’ Programme (YLP). Launched in 2013, the YLP is a key annual platform for young Singaporean and Bruneian leaders to interact and build ties with each other.

His Royal Highness will be accompanied by Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah, and their children, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Muntaqim, Her Royal Highness Princess Muneerah Madhul Bolkiah, His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad Aiman, and Her Royal Highness Princess Faathimah Az-Zahraa’ Raihaanul Bolkiah. Other members of the Brunei delegation include Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Dato Abdul Mokti Daud, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Dato Amin Liew, and senior officials.

During the visit, President Halimah Yacob and Mr Mohamed Abdullah Alhabshee will host tea for Their Royal Highnesses. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will host lunch for His Royal Highness and members of his delegation. A welcome dinner will also be hosted by DPM Teo and Mrs Teo for Their Royal Highnesses and the Bruneian delegation.

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen will host His Royal Highness to a visit to the SAF’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Command, followed by lunch. His Royal Highness will also be hosted to a visit to the Singapore University of Technology and Design by Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung. Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing will host His Royal Highness to a briefing on the work of the Committee on the Future Economy and on Singapore’s Industry Transformation Maps. Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Manpower, Low Yen Ling will host His Royal Highness to a visit to the Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability.

  His Royal Highness’ visit reaffirms the excellent bilateral relationship between Singapore and Brunei. The exchanges during the YLP will allow leaders on both sides to strengthen existing collaboration and explore new areas in which both countries can work together.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

28 OCTOBER 2018

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office of Brunei Darussalam, arriving in Singapore for the 6^th Young Leaders’ Programme, received by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Ng Chee Meng.

[Photo Credit: MFA]