SINGAPORE – The commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) called on Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen on April 23.
During the meeting, Brigadier-General (BG) Haji Mohammad Shanonnizam bin Sulaiman and Dr Ng reaffirmed the close and longstanding defence relations between Singapore and Brunei, and discussed ways to deepen defence cooperation between the Singapore Army and the RBLF.
BG Shanonnizam, who is in Singapore for a three-day introductory visit from April 22 to 24, also called on the Chief of Defence Force, Vice-Admiral Aaron Beng, and the Chief of Army, Major-General David Neo, after inspecting the guard of honour at the Ministry of Defence.
As part of his programme, BG Shanonnizam also visited the Motorised Infantry Training Institute at Kranji Camp III, where he received a brief on the Singapore Army’s motorisation effort.
He was also given a familiarisation ride on the Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicle, and viewed static displays of the Belrex Protected Combat Support Vehicle and the army’s suite of drones.
BG Shanonnizam’s visit highlights the close and longstanding defence ties between Singapore and Brunei, Mindef said.
With the Singapore Army and RBLF interacting regularly through high-level visits, professional exchanges, cross-attendance of courses, and bilateral exercises, the professionalism of both armies have been enhanced, and mutual understanding has been fostered between their personnel, added Mindef.
