MFA Press Statement: State Visit of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, 5 to 6 July 2017

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, concluded his State Visit to Singapore today.

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen hosted His Majesty to a visit of the Singapore Armed Forces’ (SAF’s) facilities at Pasir Ris Camp in the morning.  In addition to a freefall demonstration by the SAF’s Red Lions, His Majesty observed counter-terrorism forces storming a building and also experienced firing on simulated terrorist targets.  His Majesty was also shown demonstrations of the key facilities at the Airborne-Trooper Training Facility.  To commemorate the visit, His Majesty was presented with the SAF’s Honorary Advanced Military Freefall Wings at the end of his visit.  His Majesty’s visit underscored the strong and long-standing defence cooperation between Singapore and Brunei. 

His Majesty was hosted to lunch by Deputy Prime Minister & Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean.  Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Grace Fu, Minister for Environment and Water Resources Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Education (Schools) & Second Minister for Transport Ng Chee Meng, and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office & Second Minister for Manpower & Second Minister for Foreign Affairs Josephine Teo were also present. 

His Majesty’s State Visit has reaffirmed the close, substantive and enduring ties between Singapore and Brunei.  The bilateral relationship is built on the firm foundations of friendship and trust between Singaporean and Bruneian leaders over the years, and will continue to flourish as both sides work together to strengthen existing and new pillars of cooperation.

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

6 JULY 2017