Brunei–Singapore relations

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Brunei–Singapore relations
Map indicating locations of Brunei and Singapore

Brunei
Singapore
Diplomatic mission
Singapore High Commission, Bandar Seri BegawanBrunei High Commission, Singapore
Envoy
High Commissioner
Lim Hong Huai[1]		Ambassador
Haji Saifulbahri bin Haji Awang Mansor[2]

Brunei and Singapore established diplomatic relations in 1984. Brunei has a high commission in Singapore, and Singapore has a high commission in Bandar Seri Begawan.[3] Brunei and Singapore have close and friendly relations with extensive defence co-operation.[4][3][5] Both countries are members of ASEAN and Commonwealth of Nations.

History[]

The official relations between the two countries were established in 1984.[6][3] In 2012, His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah attended the 3rd Singapore Airshow and met the current Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and the former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, while Teo Chee Hean visited Brunei the same year.[3]

Economic and monetary relations[]

Several memoranda of understanding have been signed and there is a between the two countries which makes both Brunei dollar and Singapore dollar banknotes and coins legal tender in either country.[3][7]

Security relations[]

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has trained many Bruneian soldiers for a period of time.[5][8] In return Brunei allows Singaporean troops to use their jungles for training.[9] Brunei and Singapore began Exercise Airguard in 1994, which involves joint training between the Royal Brunei Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force, with the states alternating as hosts.[10] The exercises usually involve around 70 personnel from both nations.[10]

Further reading[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore - About the High Commission". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Chancery High Commission of Brunei, Singapore". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Brunei-Singapore Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei). Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
  4. ^ Omar, A. M. (2014). How Singapore and Brunei Became Friends. The AMO Times, 15.
  5. ^ a b "Brunei and Singapore: Abiding ties of close neighbours". The Straits Times. 29 October 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
  6. ^ Omar, A. M. (2014). How Singapore and Brunei Became Friends. The AMO Times, 15.
  7. ^ Reading Room. "Currency Interchangeability Agreement - Brunei Notes and Coins". Archived from the original on 28 June 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  8. ^ "EX-DMOD HONOURED FOR EXCELLENT BRUNEI-SINGAPORE DEFENCE RELATIONS". Ministry of Defence Brunei Darussalam. 16 June 2011. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
  9. ^ https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/saf-soldiers-take-care-not-thrash-brunei-jungle-while-training-pm-lee
  10. ^ a b Parameswaran, Prashanth (16 October 2018). "Air Force Exercise Puts Brunei-Singapore Defense Ties into Focus". The Diplomat. Archived from the original on 17 October 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
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