BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- Aiming to further bolster the already existing strong security alliance, Brunei and Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defense Technology Cooperation to further promote cooperation in defense research and development.
The agreement will promote sharing of knowledge and best practices in defense acquisitions, and cooperation and collaboration in technology management, local media reports said Tuesday, citing a statement from Brunei's Ministry of Defense.
"Based on the principles of equality, mutual benefits and respect for the sovereignty of both nations, the MoU aims to promote cooperation in key areas of defense technology."
Singaporean Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen and Brunei's Deputy Minister of Defense Abdul Aziz were on hand to witness the MoU signing at the defense ministry headquarters.
The Singaporean defense minister is in the sultanate on a two-day visit from Monday to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Brunei-Singapore defense relations, which began in 1976. Signing of the MoU was part of the commemorative event.
