Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan has begun his introductory visits to the region with a trip to Brunei.

During his two-day visit, which started yesterday, Dr Balakrishnan will have an audience with Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Senior Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah.

Dr Balakrishnan will also meet Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Princess Hajah Masna, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Pehin Lim Jock Seng, and other Bruneian ministers.

Dr Balakrishnan is accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.