Bandar Seri Begawan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Brunei, was greeted by the Indian diaspora on Tuesday. PM Modi arrived at a grand hotel in Brunei's capital Bandar Seri Begawan on Tuesday, where he is staying during his visit. The gathering at the hotel saw a vibrant display of cultural pride and national spirit as expatriates from various regions came together to welcome their leader. The leader shook hands and spoke with people from the Indian diaspora. He met with children who were delighted to see PM Modi.
Meanwhile, the Indian diaspora who came here to get a glimpse of the Prime Minister presented paintings of him, wherein the leader greeted them politely and gave them an autograph. "It is a wonderful memory, we have been living in Brunei for the past 1.5 years. PM Modi visited Brunei for the first time...It is a great occasion for us...," said a member of the Indian diaspora.
Later, he received an adorable picture of himself from a girl child, wherein it was probably described as holding his mother's hand. The Prime Minister, as a pleasing gesture, thanked and held a brief interaction with the child before giving his autograph on the portrait.
"At last, we will be seeing him"
Chidanand Swamy, another member of the Indian diaspora, said, "I am very excited to see PM Modi. We feel proud of him for the changes that he has brought and for the acceptance of India as a world leader." Dressed in resplendent attires the Indian community members desperately waited to catch a glimpse of Prime Minister Modi. Pratibha Kamat, a member of the Indian diaspora expressed her excitement and said, "We all are very excited. We have been waiting for his arrival for the past few years. At last, we will be seeing him. We all are very happy."
From Brunei, Modi will travel to Singapore on Wednesday, where he will meet President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. He would also meet with leaders of Singapore's vibrant business community. "Both countries are important partners in our Act East Policy and the Indo-Pacific Vision. I am confident that my visits would further strengthen our partnership with Brunei, Singapore and the larger ASEAN region," Modi said before leaving the country today.
(With inputs from agencies)
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