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Chan Chun Sing Meets Brunei Leaders, SAF Troops on Official Visit to Kingdom

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August 24, 2025

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing met Brunei leaders and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) officer cadets on his first official visit to the neighbouring South-east Asian kingdom.

- Aqil Hamzah

During the two-day trip that began on Aug 22, Mr Chan met members of Brunei's ruling family, and had an audience with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, during which they reaffirmed the importance of the special relationship between the two countries, and their bilateral defence ties.

He thanked the Sultan for attending Singapore's 60th National Day Parade, and they both touched on the need for the two countries to continue working closely together, Mindef said on Aug 23.

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