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DEFENCE MINISTER VISITS BRUNEI

30 Oct 2007

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STORY // Brendan Mark Foo
PHOTO // Lum Ngia
Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean, who is in Brunei for an official visit, had an audience with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah at Istana Nurul Iman on 30 Oct, during which they reaffirmed the excellent ties between the two countries.

Mr Teo's three-day visit to Brunei is hosted by the Deputy Minister of Defence Pehin Datu Singamanteri Colonel (Ret) Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Mohammad Yasmin bin Haji Umar.

As part of his visit, Mr Teo also had an audience with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah.

He also met the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, and the Minister of Energy in the Prime Minister's Office.

Mr Teo is scheduled to have an audience with President of the Bruneian National Olympic Council His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah on 31 Oct.

Singapore and Brunei enjoy strong defence ties. The armed forces of both countries have a longstanding friendship, and conduct a wide range of bilateral exercises and professional interactions.



Mr Teo calling on the Sultan of Brunei.
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