-. India and Brunei on Wednesday expanded their long-standing cooperation in space to satellite development and discussed the potential for long-term LNG supplies “To strengthen our cooperation in the space sector, we have agreed on cooperation in satellite development, remote sensing and training,” Modi said in his speech at the lunch. According to the joint statement, Modi expressed “deep appreciation” to Brunei for continuing to host the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s ground station. Both leaders appreciated the long-standing arrangement under an existing MoU and the conclusion of the renewed MoU.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah agreed to elevate the four-decade-old diplomatic ties between India and Brunei to an enhanced partnership
India and Brunei on Wednesday expanded their long-standing cooperation in space to satellite development and discussed the potential for long-term LNG supplies, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a veiled swipe at China by saying India backs a “policy of development, and not expansionism” across the region.
India and Brunei on Wednesday expanded their long-standing cooperation in space to satellite development and discussed the potential for long-term LNG supplies, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a veiled swipe at China by saying India backs a “policy of development, and not expansionism” across the region.
PM Modi's visit to Brunei, Singapore is significant step in Act East policy: EAM Jaishankar
SINGAPORE: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday emphasised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Brunei and Singapore is a significant advancement in India's Act East policy, reflecting a deepening of diplomatic and economic ties with these Southeast Asian nations.
"Prime Minister @narendramodi's visit to Brunei and Singapore is a significant step in our Act East policy early in his third term," posted Jaishankar on X.
Notably, PM Modi announced that the ties between India and Brunei have been elevated to level of Enhanced Partnership. This was the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei. The historic visit of Prime Minister coincides with the 40th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Brunei.
"The first bilateral PM's visit saw an elevation of our ties to Enhanced Partnership with Brunei," said Jaishankar.
In Brunei, the visit resulted in the elevation of the bilateral relationship to an Enhanced Partnership. This new status signifies a robust framework for increasing collaboration across various sectors. The 'Enhanced Partnership' will focus on expanding trade, investment, and technological cooperation.
In Brunei, Modi to sign space cooperation pact, discuss boosting sagging trade, energy ties with Sultan
In Singapore, Modi to meet new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and the two will witness signing of four agreements on semiconductors, digital cooperation, healthcare and skilling
Updated - September 02, 2024 09:54 pm IST
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