PM Modi arrived in Brunei on Tuesday on the first leg of his two-nation visit. He was given a grand welcome here. For the first time, an Indian Prime Minister has reached Brunei. When Prime Minister Modi arrived in Brunei, Prince Al-Muhtadi Billa gave him a grand welcome at the airport. PM Modi was also given a guard of honor at the airport. After this, PM Modi reached Brunei's Omar Ali Saifuddin Masjid. He was also welcomed by the Indian community at a hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. PM Modi has gone on the invitation of Sultan Haji Hassan Al-Bolkia of Brunei. He will meet the Sultan today. The meeting will be held in the world's largest palace 'Istana Nurul Iman'. Bilateral talks between India and Brunei will also take place after this. PM Modi will leave for Singapore today. These issues may be discussed during the bilateral talks between India and Brunei on liquefied natural gas (LNG), investment and defense cooperation between the two countries. India is importing hydrocarbons from Brunei and trying to increase natural gas supply. India has invested 270 million dollars in Brunei's hydrocarbon sector. This can be further increased to meet the natural gas requirements. Apart from this, efforts to increase mutual cooperation between the two countries on space technology and health will also be discussed. India will discuss the situation in Myanmar. The luxurious life of the Sultan of Brunei Bolkeya is the 29th Sultan of Brunei. After the departure of the British in 1984, he has also been the Prime Minister of Brunei. Bolkeia is the longest-reigning monarch since Queen Elizabeth II. He celebrated his golden jubilee of 50 years of rule in 2017. The Sultan of a small country like Brunei is one of the richest monarchs as well as the most powerful person. By 1980 he was the richest man in the world. According to Forbes, Bolkeya's net worth in 2008 was Rs 1.4 lakh crore. The luxury of the Sultan can be estimated from the fact that after becoming king, he built a palace worth 50 billion rupees. This palace is known as “Istana Nurul Iman”. Apart from this, Sultan has 7 thousand cars. PM Modi will leave for Singapore tour after Brunei Prime Minister Modi will visit Singapore on September 4 and 5 after completing his Brunei tour. Meanwhile, he will also hold a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong. PM Modi will visit Singapore after almost 6 years. PM Modi will also meet the President of Singapore during the visit. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, PM Modi will also meet the business leaders of Singapore. In the meantime, you can also have a conversation with them.
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PM Modi to leave for Singapore today: Modi receives royal welcome in Brunei, inaugurates new office of Indian High Commission
