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SINGAPORE: Education and Second Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen met with Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in Brunei Tuesday afternoon. He also met Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah.
The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said Dr Ng is in Brunei on an official visit from October 6 to 7.
The visit is hosted by Brunei's Deputy Defence Minister Colonel (Retired) Mohammad Yasmin Umar.
As part of his visit, Dr Ng also called on the Acting Minister of Education, Dr Mohammad Abdul Rahman.
Mindef said Dr Ng's visit underscores the strong defence ties between Singapore and Brunei.
The armed forces of both countries take part in a wide range of bilateral exercises and interactions.
- CNA/yt
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