SINGAPORE – Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah reaffirmed their countries’ shared commitment to strengthening bilateral ties during SM Lee’s visit to the South-east Asian country. The visit, from July 14 to 17, was for the Sultan’s 80th birthday celebrations, with SM Lee representing the Singapore Government. In a statement on July 16, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said SM Lee conveyed birthday greetings from Singapore’s leaders during an audience with the Sultan on July 15, as well as their appreciation for his “longstanding and strong support for the enduring special relationship between the two countries”. MFA said the shared commitment to strengthen ties comes as both sides commemorate the 50th anniversary of defence ties in 2026 and the 60th anniversary of the Currency Interchangeability Agreement in 2027, which allows the Brunei and Singapore currencies to be used interchangeably in both countries.   https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/singapore-brunei-reaffirm-commitment-to-strengthening-bilateral-ties-during-sm-lees-visit?ref=top-stories   (ICE SINGAPORE)

Fonte notizia: The Straits Times, 17 July 2026