List of permanent representatives of Brunei to the United Nations

Last updated

Permanent Representative of Brunei to the United Nations
Wakil Tetap Brunei ke Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu
Emblem of Brunei.svg
Emblem of Brunei
Noor Qamar Sulaiman.jpg
Incumbent
Noor Qamar Sulaiman
since 18 February 2019
Style Her Excellency
Residence New York City
Appointer Sultan of Brunei
Term length At His Majesty's pleasure
Inaugural holder Abdul Momin Ismail
Formation1994
Website Official website

The following are the list of Bruneian diplomats that served as Permanent Representative of Brunei Darussalam to the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The representative also have non-resident ambassadorship to Colombia, Costa Rica and Cuba. [1]

Contents

Background

Brunei joined the UN on 21 September 1984. The decision was aimed at gaining recognition for its sovereignty and full independence. Accession took place during the 39th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, with the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah emphasising that UN membership would raise global awareness of the country's existence. Membership in the UN provided a platform for Brunei to voice its aspirations and views on international and local issues. [2]

List of representatives

Diplomatic agrément/Diplomatic accreditation Permanent Representative Observations Prime Minister of Brunei Secretary-General of the United Nations Term end
1994 [3] Pengiran Dipa Negara Laila Diraja Pengiran Haji Abdul Momin bin Pengiran Haji Ismail First permanent representative to the UN in New York. Hassanal Bolkiah Boutros Boutros-Ghali 1995 [3]
14 February 1996 [4] Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Retired) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Mohammad bin Haji Daud [5] Hassanal BolkiahBoutros Boutros-GhaliApril 1997 [6]
6 August 1997 [7] Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Maidin bin Pengiran Haji Hashim Hassanal Bolkiah Kofi Annan 1998
23 November 1998 [8] Dato Paduka Haji Jemat bin Haji Ampal Hassanal BolkiahKofi Annan2001
20 February 2001 [9] Dato Paduka Haji Serbini bin Haji Ali Hassanal BolkiahKofi Annan2002
1 October 2002 [10] Dato Paduka Haji Shofry bin Haji Abdul Ghafor The 2005 World Outcome Summit was adopted during the High-Level Plenary Meeting in New York from the 14 to 16 September 2005. [2] Hassanal BolkiahKofi Annan2006
27 April 2006 [11] Emran bin Bahar [12] [13] Hassanal BolkiahKofi Annan2008
8 October 2008 [14] Latif bin Tuah Hassanal Bolkiah Ban Ki-moon 2013
28 March 2013 [15] Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Ghafar bin Haji Ismail Hassanal BolkiahBan Ki-moon2019
18 February 2019 [16] Hajah Noor Qamar binti Haji Sulaiman Hassanal Bolkiah António Guterres Incumbent

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pingat Hassanal Bolkiah Sultan</span> Honorary medal of Brunei

The Pingat Hassanal Bolkiah Sultan is an honorary medal of Brunei. The award is subdivided into two classes: the first class Darjah Pertama and the second class Darjah Kedua.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adanan Yusof</span> Bruneian politician

Adanan bin Yusof, sometimes referred to as Pehin Dato Adanan, is a Bruneian nobleman and politician who served as Minister of Home Affairs (MOHA) from 2005 to 2010, and as Minister of Health from 2010 to 2015, and a current member of the Brunei Legislative Council.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College</span> Secondary school in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien College, abbreviated as SOASC, is a government boys' secondary school in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. It is the first secondary school in the country. The school is also one of the only three boys' secondary schools nationwide, with the other two being Muda Hashim Secondary School and Ma'had Islam Brunei. The school provides five years of secondary education leading up to GCE 'O' Level and IGCSE qualification.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ministry of Home Affairs (Brunei)</span> Bruneian government ministry

The Ministry of Home Affairs is a cabinet-level ministry in the government of Brunei which is responsible for the country's administrative divisions, municipal areas, immigration, labour, fire and rescue services, prison and rehabilitation institutions, and national disaster management. It was established immediately upon Brunei's independence on 1 January 1984. It is currently led by a minister and the incumbent is Ahmaddin Rahman, who took office since 7 June 2022. The ministry is headquartered in Bandar Seri Begawan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Order of Setia Negara Brunei</span> Order of Brunei

The Most Blessed Order of Setia Negara Brunei, also translated as The Most Blessed Order of Loyalty to the State of Brunei, is an order of Brunei. It was established on 29 November 1959 by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III.

The Most Gallant Order of Pahlawan Negara Brunei, also translated as The Most Gallant Order of the Hero of the State of Brunei, is an order of Brunei. It was established on 28 November 1959 by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei</span> Honorific order of the Sultanate of Brunei

The Most Honourable Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei, also translated as The Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Brunei, is an order of Brunei. It was established on 1 March 1954 by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa</span>

The Most Distinguished Order of Paduka Seri Laila Jasa, also translated as The Most Distinguished Order of Merit of Brunei, is an order of Brunei. It was established in February 1964 by Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III.

The Most Eminent Order of Islam Brunei, also translated as The Most Illustrious Islamic Religious Order of the State of Brunei, is an order of Brunei. It was established on 1 August 1968 by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah for service in the propagation, preservation and strengthening of the Islamic religion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mohammad bin Daud</span> 1st Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces

Mohammad bin Daud is a nobleman and politician who was the 1st Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) from 1985 until 1990, the 3rd Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) from 2005 until 2008, and the Minister of Energy from 2008 until 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abdul Rahman bin Ibrahim</span> Bruneian politician

Abdul Rahman bin Ibrahim is a Bruneian nobleman and politician whom formerly held the position of Minister of Finance II from 2005 to 2018 and Minister at the Prime Minister's Office from 2015 to 2018. Moreover, he is also a member of the board of directors of Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) from 2001 to 2003; deputy chairman of the board of directors of the Sustainability Fund; board member of the Authoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD); board member of the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zakaria Sulaiman</span> Bruneian politician

Zakaria bin Sulaiman is a nobleman and politician in the Government of Brunei. He took office as the Minister of Communications from 1988 to 2005, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1986 to 1989.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ali Mohammad Daud</span> Bruneian politician

Mohammad Ali bin Mohammad Daud was a Bruneian nobleman, politician and diplomat whom formerly served as the Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports from 1986 to 1989, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1989 to 2005. Additionally, he was a member of the Islamic Religious Council, director of several Bruneian banks and the President of the Brunei Scouts from 1974 to 1979.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abdu'r Rahmani</span> Brunei military officer and diplomat

Abdu'r Rahmani bin Basir is a Bruneian nobleman, diplomat and retired military officer who served as the commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) from 2003 until 2005.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dani Ibrahim</span> Brunei politician

Dani bin Ibrahim is a nobleman and retired politician from Brunei who served as the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs between 2005 and 2010. He was also among the Takaful Bank Pembangunan Islam's Board of Directors.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tan Bee Yong</span> Bruneian diplomat and civil servant

Tan Bee Yong is a retired Bruneian Chinese civil servant and diplomat in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT). She has been previously appointed to serve as the non-resident ambassador and high commissioner to several nations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Noor Qamar Sulaiman</span> Bruneian civil servant and diplomat

Noor Qamar binti Sulaiman is a Bruneian civil servant and diplomat who became the permanent representative to the United Nations (UN) in New York since 2019, and high commissioner to New Zealand from 1992 to 1994.

Yusof bin Abu Bakar is a Bruneian nobleman, military officer and diplomat who became the ambassador to Germany, and non-resident ambassador to Switzerland and Poland. Notably, he was the acting Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, and the Deputy President of National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (NFABD).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adnan Mohd Ja'afar</span> Brunei diplomat

Adnan bin Mohd Ja'afar is a diplomat from Brunei who is the incumbent ambassador to Belgium since 2022, East Timor from 2019 to 2020, and high commissioner to Australia in 2008. Additionally, he is also representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) since 2022.

References

  1. ↑ "Missions Abroad". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  2. 1 2 "The United Nations". www.mfa.gov.bn. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituary 2008. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  4. ↑ "NEW PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM PRESENTS CREDENTIALS | UN Press". press.un.org. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "BRUNEIresources.com – Pehin Mohammad". www.bruneiresources.com. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  6. ↑ "BRUNEIresources.com – Pehin Mohammad". www.bruneiresources.com. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "NEW PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM PRESENTS CREDENTIALS | UN Press". press.un.org. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  8. ↑ "NEW PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM PRESENTS CREDENTIALS | UN Press". press.un.org. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  9. ↑ "NEW PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM PRESENTS CREDENTIALS | UN Press". press.un.org. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  10. ↑ "NEW PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM PRESENTS CREDENTIALS | UN Press". press.un.org. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  11. ↑ "NEW PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM PRESENTS CREDENTIALS | UN Press". press.un.org. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  12. ↑ Turner, B. (12 January 2017). The Statesman's Yearbook 2009: The Politics, Cultures and Economies of the World. Springer. p. 233. ISBN   978-1-349-74027-7.
  13. ↑ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Sultan grants audience to new envoys". sultanate.com. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  14. ↑ "NEW PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM PRESENTS CREDENTIALS | UN Press". press.un.org. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  15. ↑ "New Permanent Representative of Brunei Darussalam Presents Credentials | UN Press". press.un.org. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  16. ↑ "New Permanent Representative of Brunei Darussalam Presents Credentials | UN Press". press.un.org. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.