List of ambassadors of Brunei to Timor-Leste

Ambassador of Brunei to East Timor
Emblem of Brunei
since 15 July 2022
StyleHis Excellency
ResidenceDili
AppointerSultan of Brunei
Term lengthAt His Majesty's pleasure
Inaugural holderAbdul Salam Momin
Formation10 March 2015
WebsiteOfficial website

The Bruneian ambassador in Dili is the official representative of the Government in Bandar Seri Begawan to the Government of the East Timor.

Chronology

Main article: East Timor–Brunei relations

Representation is as follows (years refer to dates of actual service):[1]

  • Governments in Dili and Bandar Seri Begawan established diplomatic relations: 2015[2][3]
  • Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to East Timor: since 2015

List of ambassadors

Ambassador Haji Adnan Bin Haji Mohd Jafar and President Francisco Guterres (2019)
Diplomatic agrément/Diplomatic accreditation Ambassador Observations Prime Minister of Brunei President of East Timor Term end
9 June 2016[4] Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Salam bin Abdul Momin First ambassador of Brunei to East Timor, since the creation of Brunei's diplomatic mission in Timor-Leste in 2015.[5] Appointed by the Sultan on 10 March 2015.[6] Hassanal Bolkiah Taur Matan Ruak 2016
13 August 2016[7] Hajah Norazlianah binti Haji Ibrahim The official visit of Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão to Brunei in 2017 reaffirmed the two countries' mutual commitment to forging more substantive collaboration.[5] Hassanal Bolkiah Taur Matan Ruak 2018
28 February 2019[8] Haji Adnan bin Haji Mohd Ja'afar After meeting the Sultan on 3 July 2019, Dionísio Babo Soares stated that Brunei has "given assurance" that it will assist the country's application to join ASEAN, which the tiny nation hopes will happen shortly.[9] Hassanal Bolkiah Francisco Guterres 17 November 2020[10]
15 July 2022[11] Wan Hadfi Lutfan bin Haji Abdul Latif President Jose Ramos-Horta arrived in Brunei on 5 November 2023, for a 4-day state visit.[12] Timor-Leste wants to work with Brunei on forest conservation and the oil and gas industry.[13] The ambassador Wan Hadfi Latif welcomed by Ágio Pereira on 28 September 2023.[5] Hassanal Bolkiah José Ramos-Horta incumbent

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See also

References

  1. ^ "Government and Brunei discuss expanding and strengthening cooperation between the two countries « Government of Timor-Leste". timor-leste.gov.tl. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  2. ^ Bandial, Quratul-Ain (11 April 2015). "Brunei establishes permanent mission in Timor Leste". The Brunei Times. Archived from the original on 4 July 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2024 – via Archive.org.
  3. ^ Bandial, Quratul-Ain (13 June 2015). "Brunei paves way for closer ties with Timor Leste |". The Brunei Times. Archived from the original on 11 July 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Brunei paves way for closer ties with Timor Leste | The Brunei Times". 11 July 2016. Archived from the original on 11 July 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  5. ^ a b c "Government and Brunei discuss expanding and strengthening cooperation between the two countries « Government of Timor-Leste". timor-leste.gov.tl. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Brunei establishes permanent mission in Timor Leste | The Brunei Times". 4 July 2016. Archived from the original on 4 July 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  7. ^ "His Majesty presents Letters of Credence to new envoys | Borneo Bulletin Online". 15 August 2016. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste added a new... - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of East Timor. 28 February 2019. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  9. ^ Bandial, Ain (5 July 2019). "Timor Leste says Brunei will support its bid to join ASEAN". The Scoop. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  10. ^ "Embaixadór Brunei Darusalam iha TimorLeste (TL) Haji Adnan Bin Haji Jaafar". Tempo Timor - Kanal Notisia Online, Husi imi ba imi. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  11. ^ "H.E. Dr. José Ramos Horta, the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste,..." Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  12. ^ "Timor-Leste president Ramos-Horta arrives for four-day state visit". The Star. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  13. ^ "Timor-Leste looks to Brunei for conservation, oil and gas experience". The Star. Retrieved 19 December 2023.