Source: IE
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Brunei Darussalam marks a significant milestone as the first Indian PM to visit the nation, celebrating 40 years of diplomatic ties.
- Brunei plays a crucial role in India’s ‘Act East’ Policy and Indo-Pacific Vision. As a major oil and gas producer and an ASEAN member, Brunei is vital for India’s economic and strategic interests, especially in counterbalancing China’s influence in the region.
- Location: A Southeast Asian country with two non-contiguous regions on the northern coast of Borneo Island.
- Borders: Surrounded entirely by Malaysia’s Sarawak state, except for its northern coastline on the South China Sea.
- Membership: Part of the Commonwealth and ASEAN.
Tags: Mapping, Brunei Darussalam
