Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Historic Visit to Brunei in 2024
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Prime Minister Modi's visit to Brunei (September 3, 2024) |
| Location | Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Significance | First visit by an Indian PM since diplomatic ties began (May 10, 1984) |
| Diplomatic Context | Celebrates 40 years of India-Brunei relations |
| ASEAN Membership | Brunei and Singapore are ASEAN members; aligned with India's Act East Policy |
| Highlights of Visit | - Warm welcome by Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah |
| - Meeting with the world's longest-serving monarch | |
| - State luncheon at Istana Nurul Iman Palace (world's largest palace) | |
| - Visit to Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque | |
| India-Brunei Ties | - High Commission established in 1992 |
| - Brunei was India-ASEAN coordinator (2012-2015) | |
| - Space technology collaboration: MoUs and tracking station in Brunei | |
| - Defense cooperation MoU signed in 2016, renewed in 2021 | |
| Indian Diaspora | ~14,000 Indians in Brunei; significant contributions in healthcare & education |
| Brunei Overview | - Islamic Sultanate on Borneo island |
| - Economy driven by crude petroleum oil and natural gas | |
| - Member of OPEC+ | |
| - Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan; Currency: Bruneian dollar |