Introductory Visit by His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, 21 to 23 October 2026

His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, will make an introductory visit to Singapore from 21 to 23 October 2026 at the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.

The visit is His Royal Highness’s first official visit to Singapore since his appointment as Foreign Minister in June 2026 and reflects the special and longstanding relationship between Singapore and Brunei.

During the visit, His Royal Highness will call on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong. His Royal Highness will also meet Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing, Minister Balakrishnan, and Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-Charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu.

His Royal Highness will attend an industry roundtable with Minister Fu, receive a briefing on Singapore’s AI strategy hosted by Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo, and visit the Special Operations Task Force hosted by Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Defence Zaqy Mohamad. His Royal Highness will visit the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute to engage academics and researchers.

His Royal Highness will be accompanied by Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Anisha Rosnah binti Adam and senior officials from Brunei.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
20 OCTOBER 2026