The PM’s go to to Brunei additionally highlights India’s strategic significance of the ‘Act East’ coverage within the broader Indo-Pacific area. In the meantime, the members of the Indian Diaspora are eagerly ready to present a heat welcome to PM Modi. The go to of PM Modi to Brunei highlights the strong relationship between the 2 nations, notably in commerce, defence, and cultural exchanges.
By way of financial relations India-Brunei Bilateral Commerce in 2023 stood at USD 195.2 million. After concluding his go to to Brunei, PM Modi will journey to Singapore from September 4-5. He can be visiting Singapore on the invitation of his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong.
Indian Excessive Commissioner Alok Amitabh Dimri spoke on present relations between India and Brunei Darussalam.
Alok Amitabh Dimri mentioned, “In our 4 many years of diplomatic relations, that is the primary bilateral go to by the Prime Minister of India to Brunei Darussalam. Additionally it is a historic second for us and the Indian group right here…Our sailors, merchants, retailers, and pilgrims have plied these oceans for hundreds of years. Loads of Indian vessels have been coming to those oceans. The Indian diaspora right here is virtually 100 years outdated. It’s an ongoing relationship and bond. With the go to of the PM, these exchanges can be fortified and get a brand new path. Our exchanges have been deep. Regardless of the small financial system and geography, the Indian diaspora has been deeply entrenched right here… Indians have made deep inroads right here…There’s a outstanding Tamilian group, Malyali group, Sindhis and Punjabis and we additionally see Marathas and Gujaratis.”
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