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India, Brunei to expand space cooperation, discuss long-term LNG supplies
India and Brunei on Wednesday expanded their long-standing cooperation in space to satellite development and discussed the potential for long-term LNG supplies, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing the Southeast Asian state as an important partner in New Delhi’s vision for the Indo-Pacific.
Modi, the first Indian premier to make a bilateral visit to Brunei, and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, agreed to elevate four-decade-old diplomatic ties to an enhanced partnership and discussed collaboration in emerging areas such as fintech and cyber-security.
In an apparent nod to China’s activities across the region, a joint statement issued after talks between the two leaders said India and Brunei are committed to maintaining peace, stability, maritime safety and security, and respecting freedom of navigation and overflight and unimpeded lawful commerce in line with international law.
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