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Brunei–Singapore relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between the two countries, 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.
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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 B$ and S$ banknotes and coins "customary tender" i.e. de facto legal tender in either country. Brunei Dollar coins are often not accepted in Singapore shops.
Security relations
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has trained many Bruneian soldiers for a period of time.