List of ambassadors of Brunei to Japan

Ambassador of Brunei to Japan
在日ブルネイ大使
Emblem of Brunei
since 16 May 2019
StyleHis Excellency
ResidenceTokyo
AppointerSultan of Brunei
Term lengthAt His Majesty's pleasure
Inaugural holderPuteh Mohamed Alam
Formation1984
WebsiteOfficial website

The Bruneian ambassador in Tokyo is the official representative of the Government in Bandar Seri Begawan to the Government of Japan.

List of ambassadors

Diplomatic agrément/Diplomatic accreditation Ambassador Observations Prime Minister of Brunei Emperor of Japan Term end
1984[1] Pengiran Indera Negara Pengiran Anak Haji Puteh ibni Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam First ambassador to Japan, with dual accreditation to South Korea.[1] Hassanal Bolkiah Emperor Shōwa 1985
1985[1] Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Idris bin Duli Pengiran Temenggong Pengiran Haji Mohammad Attended the funeral ceremony of Emperor Shōwa in 1989,[2] and later attended the enthronement of Emperor Akihito in 1989.[3] Hassanal Bolkiah Emperor Shōwa
1996[4] Dato Paduka Haji Yusoff bin Haji Abdul Hamid Hassanal Bolkiah Emperor Akihito 1997
30 September 1997[5] Dato Paduka Malai Haji Ahmad Murad bin Haji Malai Mashhor Hassanal Bolkiah Emperor Akihito 2001
26 December 2001[6] Pengiran Setia Negara Pengiran Haji Mohd. Yusuf bin Pengiran Haji Abdul Rahim Ambassador awarded the Order of the Rising Sun Grand Cordon in 1985. Hassanal Bolkiah Emperor Akihito 2002
31 March 2003[7] Dato Paduka Haji Mohammed Nor bin Haji Jeludin In December 2003, the Sultan paid a visit to Tokyo to attend the Japan-ASEAN summit talks.[8] Hassanal Bolkiah Emperor Akihito 2004
14 November 2005[9] Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Adnan bin Buntar[10] The Sultan visited Japan in 2007; Princess Masna Bolkiah in 2006. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is signed in 2006 between Kagawa University and Universiti Brunei Darussalam.[11] Hassanal Bolkiah Emperor Akihito October 2008
23 February 2009[12] Mohammad Alias bin Serbini[13] The Sultan visited Japan in 2010 for the 18th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.[14] Hassanal Bolkiah Emperor Akihito 2012
21 September 2012[15] Haji Mahamud bin Haji Ahmad[16] On 13 May 2013, Shinzo Abe met with the Sultan in the Prime Minister's Office.[17] Hassanal Bolkiah Emperor Akihito 2017
10 May 2017[18] Kamilah binti Haji Mohd. Hanifah Taro Kono paid his first visit to Brunei in February 2018.[19] Hassanal Bolkiah Emperor Akihito 2018
16 May 2019[20] Haji Shahbudin bin Haji Musa Yōko Kamikawa held substantial discussions with Erywan Yusof during her working visit to Brunei in October 2023.[21] That same month, the Ministry of Health and Osaka University signed a MoU for the training of health professionals.[22] Hassanal Bolkiah Emperor Naruhito Incumbent

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  • The Brunei Embassy in Tokyo
    The Brunei Embassy in Tokyo
  • The embassy's main gate
    The embassy's main gate
  • Entrance to the embassy
    Entrance to the embassy

See also

References

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  2. ^ "List of Official Mourners Representing Foreign Countries and International Organizations at the Funeral Ceremony of Emperor Showa". Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Foreign Representatives, Heads of Missions and Accompanying Persons at the Ceremony of the Enthronement of the Emperor at the Seiden". Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  4. ^ Sidhu, Jatswan S. (22 December 2009). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. p. 248. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
  5. ^ "信任状捧呈式（平成9年） - 宮内庁". www.kunaicho.go.jp. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  6. ^ "信任状捧呈式（平成13年） - 宮内庁". www.kunaicho.go.jp. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  7. ^ "新任駐日ブルネイ・ダルサラーム国大使の信任状捧呈について". Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan. 28 March 2003. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
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  10. ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Royal audience to new envoys". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  11. ^ "Brunei ex-envoy receives Order of the Rising Sun". borneo363.rssing.com. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  12. ^ "新任駐日ブルネイ・ダルサラーム大使の信任状捧呈について". 23 February 2009.
  13. ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | His Majesty in Japan for APEC Summit". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  14. ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | His Majesty in Japan for APEC Summit". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  15. ^ "新任駐日ブルネイ・ダルサラーム国大使の信任状捧呈". Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan. 21 September 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  16. ^ "H. E. Mr. Haji Mahamud bin Haji Ahmad, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam | FEC". FEC | The International Friendship Exchange Council. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  17. ^ "Japan-Brunei Summit Meeting (The Prime Minister in Action) | Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet". japan.kantei.go.jp. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  18. ^ "駐日ブルネイ大使の信任状捧呈". Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  19. ^ Parameswaran, Prashanth. "What's Next for Japan-Brunei Relations in 2018?". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  20. ^ "駐日ブルネイ大使の信任状捧呈". Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  21. ^ "Brunei, Japan ministers highlight importance of cooperation". The Star. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  22. ^ "Visit strengthens Brunei, Japan healthcare cooperation". The Star. Retrieved 21 December 2023.