Brunei–Singapore relations

Brunei–Singapore relations

Brunei
Singapore

Brunei–Singapore relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between the two countries, Brunei and Singapore. Brunei has a high commission in Singapore, and Singapore has a high commission in Bandar Seri Begawan.[1] Brunei and Singapore have close and friendly relations with extensive defence co-operation.[1][2]

History

The official relations between the two countries were established in 1984.[1] 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.[1]

Economic and monetary relations

Several memoranda of understanding have been signed and there is a Currency Interchangeability Agreement[3] between the two countries which makes both B$ and S$ banknotes and coins "customary tender" i.e. de facto legal tender in either country.[1] Brunei Dollar coins are often not accepted[4] in Singapore shops.

Security relations

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has trained many Bruneian soldiers for a period of time.[2][5]

Further reading

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Brunei-Singapore Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei). Retrieved 8 February 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Brunei and Singapore: Abiding ties of close neighbours". The Straits Times. 29 October 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
  3. ↑ Reading Room. "Currency Interchangeability Agreement - Brunei Notes and Coins".
  4. ↑ "Why are Brunei notes accepted but not coins?".
  5. ↑ "EX-DMOD HONOURED FOR EXCELLENT BRUNEI-SINGAPORE DEFENCE RELATIONS". Ministry of Defence Brunei Darussalam. 16 June 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
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