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India-Brunei Relations

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Brunei, the first by an Indian PM. This visit marks 40 years of diplomatic relations between India and Brunei.

Key-highlights of India-Brunei Relations

The diplomatic relations between India and Brunei were established in 1984 following Brunei’s independence from the British.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the relationship between the two countries.
Common membership: United Nations, NAM and Commonwealth.
Brunei is part of India’s ‘Act East’ Policy and Indo-Pacific Vision.
- The ‘Act East’ Policy was formulated as the next step to the ‘Look East’ Policy which originated in the 1990s.
Brunei is India’s key partner in the ASEAN region. As Country Coordinator in ASEAN-India relations from July 2012 to June 2015, Brunei played an important role in India’s engagement with ASEAN.
Brunei is also a participant country in India's Nalanda University endeavour.

Fact Box: Istana Nurul Iman Palace

PM Modi met Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the ruler of Brunei, at the Istana Nurul Iman Palace, the official residence of the Sultan.
The Istana Nurul Iman Palace, located near Brunei's capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, is the world's largest residential palace and has its name registered in Guinness World Records. It boasts 1,788 rooms, 257 bathrooms and 44 staircases made of 38 kinds of marble.
Istana Nurul Iman was commissioned by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in 1981.
It was designed by Filipino architect Leonardo Locsin.
The palace's architectural design is a blend of Brunei's Islamic culture and Malay traditions.

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GS Analyst: Daily Current Affairs

4th September 2024 (11 Topics)

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India-Brunei Relations

Key-highlights of India-Brunei Relations

Fact Box: Istana Nurul Iman Palace

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GS Analyst: Daily Current Affairs

India-Brunei Relations

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