India and Brunei To Enhance Trade and Cooperation in Various Fields

At the 8th Foreign Office Consultations on July 25, India and Brunei reviewed their bilateral relations and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in various fields. The meeting was held in the city of Bandar Seri Begawan.

The meeting was co-chaired by Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East), MEA, and Penigran Norhashimah binti Pengiran Mohd Hassan, Permanent Secretary, MoFA, Brunei Darussalam.

"The two sides reviewed their bilateral relations and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation, including in trade, commerce, investments, defence, and space," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

"They also agreed to look into collaborations in information and communication technology (ICT), agriculture, health and pharmaceuticals, maritime, culture, and people-to-people exchanges." "Opinions were also exchanged on regional and international issues of mutual interest," according to the statement.

It was also agreed to commemorate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2024 and to strengthen high-level exchanges. The MoUs under discussion will also be completed as soon as possible by the two parties.