Why is Brunei important for India?
Prime minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian PM to visit Brunei. HIs visit marks 40 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Brunei is important for India's Act East Policy and is vital for its Indo Pacific vision. The geographic location of Brunei also makes it important for Indi la to counter balance China. Similarly, for countries in the South East Asian region, Brunei included looking for alternative big powers to partner up for countering China, India is a natural partner. In this video, Maneesha Tripathi looks into the importance of Brunei for India