Adnan Mohd Ja'afar

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Mohd Ja'afar is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Adnan. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

His Excellency
Adnan Mohd Ja'afar
عدنان محمد جاءافار
Ambassador Adnan in 2019
Ambassador of Brunei to Belgium
Incumbent
Assumed office
20 April 2022
Preceded byAbu Sufian Ali
Ambassador of Brunei to East Timor
In office
28 February 2019 – 16 November 2020
Preceded byNorazlianah Ibrahim
Succeeded byWan Hadfi Lutfan
High Commissioner of Brunei to Australia
In office
2008–2008
Preceded byJocklin Kongpaw
Succeeded bySharip Othman
Personal details
BornBrunei
OccupationDiplomat

Adnan bin Haji 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.[1]

Diplomatic career

On 29 October 2008, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah handed over Adnan's letter of credentials, amid his appointment as the new high commissioner to Australia. He previously served as Director of the Department of International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and as Deputy Permanent Representative at Brunei Darussalam's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York.[2]

After being appointed as the new ambassador to East Timor, on 15 January 2019, Adnan again received his letter of credentials at the Istana Nurul Iman.[3] Adaljiza Magno's remarks at the farewell reception on 16 November 2020 noted that Ambassador Adnan has strongly advocated for Timor-Leste's ASEAN membership since its inception.[4]

On 8 March 2021, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah handed over Adnan's letter of credentials,[5][6] which would officially be handed over to King Willem-Alexander on 20 April 2022.[7] On the same day, he handed over his credentials to the OPCW.[1] As the non-resident ambassador to Luxembourg, he presented his credentials to Grand Duke Henri on 16 March 2022.[8] At the same time, he was the non-resident ambassador to Hungary.[9]

Personal life

Dayangku Salina Binti Pengiran Haji Alli is Adnan's wife.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b "Brunei Darussalam". www.opcw.org. 17 April 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  2. ^ Amie PDH Ishak (30 October 2008). "Sultan grants audience to new envoys". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  3. ^ Mohamad Azmi Awang Damit (15 January 2019). "KEBAWAH DYMM berkenan mengurniakan Surat Watikah Pelantikan kepada Duta Besar Istimewa dan Mutlak Negara Brunei Darussalam ke Republik Demokratik Timor-Leste, Tuan Yang Terutama Haji Adnan bin Haji Mohd Ja'afar". www.infofoto.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  4. ^ Außenministerium Osttimors: Dili, 16 November 2020- H.E. Minister Adaljiza Magno's Remarks on the Occasion of a farewell reception for the Ambassador of Brazil, Ambassador of the United States of America, Ambassador of South Korea, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam, and UNICEF Representative to Timor-Leste., retrieved 20 November 2020.
  5. ^ "MINISTER OF DEFENCE II RECEIVES A JOINT COURTESY CALL FROM THE HEADS OF MISSION OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM TO THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA AND KINGDOM OF BELGIUM". www.mindef.gov.bn. 31 March 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  6. ^ "His Majesty receives new envoys". borneobulletin.com.bn. 8 March 2021. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  7. ^ DPPA/Sipa USA Stock Photo. "The Hague, the Netherlands. 20 Apr 2022. Presentation of the credentials of the ambassador of the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam, Z.E. Adnan Mohd Ja'afar to King Willem-Alexander at Noordeinde palace in The Hague". www.alamy.com. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  8. ^ Duncan Roberts (17 March 2022). "Australia's Caroline Jane Millar among five new ambassadors". delano.lu. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  9. ^ "H.E. Ambassador Francisco Munis received H.E. Ambassador Adnan Jaafar, the Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam". www.kln.gov.my. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  10. ^ Azrol Azmi (9 November 2008). "Her Majesty meets Brunei Ambassador to Philippines, spouses of envoys". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Ambassador of Brunei to Belgium
20 April 2022 – present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by Ambassador of Brunei to East Timor
28 February 2019 – 17 November 2020 		Succeeded by
Preceded by High Commissioner of Brunei to Australia
2008–2008 		Succeeded by