His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah, received in audience Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife Ho Ching at Qashr Al-Meezan on Wednesday.

During the audience, His Royal Highness and the Singapore Senior Minister exchanged views on bilateral, regional and international cooperation.

Also accompanying the Singapore Senior Minister at the audience were Singapore Minister of State for Social and Family Development and Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming, and Singapore High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Yip Wei Kiat.

Lee and his delegation are in Brunei from July 14 to 17 to attend the celebrations marking the 80th birthday of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.

As part of the official programme, the Singapore Senior Minister and his wife attended the Royal Guard of Honour ceremony as well as the investiture ceremony, and are scheduled to attend the Royal Banquet on Thursday.

During the visit, Lee is also expected to pay courtesy calls on several Brunei Cabinet ministers and visit members of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) currently undergoing training in Brunei.

The audience took place at Qashr Al-Meezan.

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