Bandar Seri Begawan, March 30 (NationPress) The Indian High Commissioner to Brunei, Ramu Abbagani, engaged in discussions with Brunei's Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Dato Seri Setia Haji Nazmi Mohamad, on Monday, focusing on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation.

According to a statement shared on X, the Indian High Commission in Brunei remarked, "The High Commissioner conducted a courtesy visit with Minister Dato Seri Setia Haji Nazmi Mohamad, emphasizing efforts to bolster bilateral ties."

On March 27, Ramu Abbagani and his wife participated in the Hari Raya tea event hosted by the Deputy Minister at the Brunei Prime Minister's Office, Dato Seri Paduka Awang Mohd Riza.

"The High Commissioner and his spouse were present at the Hari Raya tea hosted by the esteemed Dato Seri Paduka Awang Mohd Riza, Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, extending warm Hari Raya Aidilfitri wishes and gratitude for the generous hospitality," the Indian High Commission in Brunei noted on X.

Earlier, on March 16, Ramu Abbagani met with the Permanent Secretary (Economy, Trade and Industry) of Brunei's Ministry of Finance and Economy, Hajah May Fa’ezah binti Haji Ahmad Ariffin, to discuss enhancing economic and trade cooperation.

In another post on X, the Indian High Commission highlighted, "The High Commissioner met with Dr. Hajah May Fa’ezah binti Haji Ahmad Ariffin, Permanent Secretary (Economy, Trade and Industry), to share insights on strengthening bilateral economic and trade relations."

On March 4, Ramu Abbagani also engaged with the Permanent Secretary of Culture, Pg Hj Mohd Hasnan Pg Hj Ali Hassan, exploring avenues to enhance cultural cooperation.

"The High Commissioner paid a courtesy visit to Permanent Secretary Pg Hj Mohd Hasnan Pg Hj Ali Hassan to discuss strategies for fostering cultural cooperation and deepening bilateral connections, anticipating initiatives that celebrate our shared values and rich traditions," the Indian High Commission in Brunei stated on X.

Diplomatic relations between India and Brunei were established in 1984. The robust partnership is grounded in mutual cultural ties and shared membership in international organizations like the United Nations (UN), Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Commonwealth, and ASEAN, as indicated by the Indian High Commission in Brunei.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Brunei upon the invitation of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in September 2024, marking the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Brunei.