Brunei–Singapore relations
Brunei–Singapore relations are the bilateral foreign relations between the sovereign states of Brunei and Singapore. Brunei has a high commission in Singapore, and Singapore has a high commission in Bandar Seri Begawan. Brunei and Singapore have close and friendly relations with extensive defence co-operation. Both countries are members of ASEAN.History
The official relations between the two countries were established in 1984. In 2012, His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah attended the 3rd Singapore Airshow and met the current Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and the former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, while Teo Chee Hean visited Brunei the same year.Economic and monetary relations
Several memoranda of understanding have been signed and there is a Currency Interchangeability Agreement between the two countries which makes both Brunei dollar and Singapore dollar banknotes and coins legal tender in either country.Security relations
The Singapore Armed Forces has trained many Bruneian soldiers for a period of time. In return Brunei allows Singaporean troops to use their jungles for training. Brunei and Singapore began Exercise Airguard in 1994, which involves joint training between the Royal Brunei Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force, with the states alternating as hosts. The exercises usually involve around 70 personnel from both nations.
