EAM Jaishankar extends wishes to Brunei on National Day

New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Dato Erywan, the Foreign Minister of Brunei Darussalam, on the occasion of the country's 41st National Day.
Jaishankar shared a picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei from their meeting in September 2024.
In a post on X, Jaishankar wished the people of Brunei and said, "Congratulate FM Dato Erywan, the Government and the people of Brunei Darussalam on their 41st National Day. Our partnership continues to progress and prosper."

Congratulate FM Dato Erywan, the Government and the people of Brunei Darussalam on their 41st National Day.

Our partnership continues to progress and prosper.

🇮🇳 🇧🇳 pic.twitter.com/D30Wka6QMK

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 23, 2025

The Indian Embassy in Brunei also shared snippets of the celebrations in Brunei Darussalam.
In a post on X, the embassy said, "41st National Day of Brunei Darussalam commemorated with joy &verve under the auspicious & gracious presence of His Majesty The Sultan and Yang de Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam".

41st National Day of Brunei Darulssalam commemorated with joy &verve under the auspicious & gracious presence of His Majesty The Sultan and Yang de Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darulssalam 🇮🇳 🇧🇳 @borneo_bulletin #bruneinationalday #Harikebangsaanbrunei @narendramodi@DrSJaishankar pic.twitter.com/3gRjolT9U4

— India in Brunei (@HCIBrunei) February 23, 2025

The Embassy further conveyed Jaishankar's felicitations, stating, "Foreign Minister H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar felicitates H.E. Dato Erywan and the people of Brunei on country's 41st National Day Commemorations".

Foreign Minister H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar felicitates H.E. Dato Erywan and the people of Brunei on country's 41st National Day Commemorations @DrSJaishankar @narendramodi https://t.co/JK1pRtlMVP

— India in Brunei (@HCIBrunei) February 23, 2025

Earlier on February 17, Jaishankar met the Foreign Minister of Brunei, Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof. The two also followed up on PM Modi's 2024 visit's outcomes.
Jaishankar said in a post on X, "A warm conversation with Brunei FM Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof this morning. Followed up on PM Narendra Modi's September 2024 Brunei visit outcomes. Appreciate his insights on the region and support for the India-ASEAN partnership."

A warm conversation with Brunei FM Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof this morning.

Followed up on PM @narendramodi’s September 2024 Brunei visit outcomes. Appreciate his insights on the region and support for India - ASEAN partnership.

🇮🇳 🇧🇳 pic.twitter.com/JYHmS92ruT

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 16, 2025

Forging strong India-Brunei ties further 🙏 Foreign Minister H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar and Foreign Minister II of Brunei meet in Muscat. https://t.co/MMbLLoUuyB

— India in Brunei (@HCIBrunei) February 17, 2025

Jaishankar on September 5 emphasised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Brunei is a significant advancement in India's Act East policy, reflecting a deepening of diplomatic and economic ties with these Southeast Asian nations.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Brunei and Singapore is a significant step in our Act East policy early in his third term."

Prime Minister @narendramodi’s visit to Brunei and Singapore is a significant step in our Act East policy early in his third term.

The first bilateral PM’s visit saw an elevation of our ties to Enhanced Partnership with Brunei 🇧🇳 .

With Singapore 🇸🇬 , the evolution to a… pic.twitter.com/gTaQtI9IHz

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 5, 2024

Notably, PM Modi announced that the ties between India and Brunei have been elevated to the level of Enhanced Partnership. This was the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei. The historic visit of the Prime Minister coincides with the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Brunei. (ANI)