List of ambassadors of Brunei to Belgium
| Ambassador of Brunei to Belgium | |
|---|---|
| Embajadores de Brunéi en Bélgica | |
 Emblem of Brunei | |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Residence | Brussels |
| Appointer | Sultan of Brunei |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Inaugural holder | Mustapha Metasan |
| Website | Official website |
The Bruneian ambassador in Brussels is the official representative of the Government in Bandar Seri Begawan to the Government of Belgium. The ambassador in Brussels is accredited to the European Commission on a regular basis.
Background[edit]
Brunei and Belgium established diplomatic relations on 3 May 1984. Brunei established an embassy in Brussels in 1992, whereas Belgium established an Honorary Consulate in Brunei in 1990.[1]
List of ambassadors[edit]
| Diplomatic agrément/Diplomatic accreditation | Ambassador | Observations | Prime Minister of Brunei | Prime Minister of Belgium | Term end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 September 1991 | Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha bin Pengiran Metassan[2] | First ambassador of Brunei to Belgium | Hassanal Bolkiah | Wilfried Martens | 1994[2] |
| 1 June 1995 | Dato Seri laila Jasa Haji Mohammad Kassim bin Haji Mohammad Daud[3] | In 1996, the Sultan paid a working visit to Belgium.[1] | Hassanal Bolkiah | Jean-Luc Dehaene | |
| 18 April 2002[4] | Pengiran Dato Paduka Mashor bin Pengiran Ahmad[5] | Hassanal Bolkiah | Guy Verhofstadt | 2003 | |
| 25 October 2004[6] | Dato Paduka Haji Yusoff bin Haji Abdul Hamid | Hassanal Bolkiah | Guy Verhofstadt | ||
| 6 November 2006 | Pengiran Haji Yunus bin Pengiran Haji Mahmud[7] | Hassanal Bolkiah | Guy Verhofstadt | February 2007 | |
| 29 May 2008 | Pengiran Haji Alihashim bin Pengiran Haji Yussof[8] | Hassanal Bolkiah | Yves Leterme | ||
| 30 September 2010 | Dato Paduka Haji Serbini bin Haji Ali[9][10] | On 3 October 2010, the Sultan met bilaterally with Yves Leterme to discuss measures to strengthen bilateral relations.[11] That same trip, he also attended the 8th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Brussels.[1] | Hassanal Bolkiah | Yves Leterme | January 2016 |
| 22 February 2017[12] | Abu Sufian bin Haji Ali | On 19 October 2018, the Sultan and Prince Abdul Mateen arrived in Brussels to attend the 12th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit.[13][14] | Hassanal Bolkiah | Charles Michel | 2021 |
| 20 April 2022[15] | Haji Adnan bin Haji Mohd Ja'afar | Sultan has left for Brussels to attend the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit on 14 December 2022.[16][17] | Hassanal Bolkiah | Alexander De Croo | incumbent |
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See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "EUROPE" (PDF). Ministry of Foreign Affairs Brunei Darussalam. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ a b Le Moci: moniteur du commerce international (in French). Centre français du commerce exterieur. 1994.
- ^ Congress, United States (1991). Official Congressional Directory. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 1006.
- ^ Brunei Darussalam Newsletter. Department of Information, Prime Minister's Office. 2001. p. 11.
- ^ Borneo Bulletin Brunei Yearbook. Brunei Press Sdn. Bhd. in collaboration with Integrated Information Pte. Limited. 2003. p. 49.
- ^ Sidhu, Jatswan S. (22 December 2009). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. p. 248. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
- ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Audience for new ambassadors". sultanate.com. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Audience to new Brunei envoys". sultanate.com. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ brusselsdiplomatic (6 March 2014). "AFTER THE NATIONAL DAY OF BRUNEI". Brussels Diplomatic. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | His Majesty grants audiences to envoys". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Sultan in Brussels for Asem". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Sultanaat Bruneis ambassador to the Netherlands Abu Sufian Bin Haji..." Getty Images. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ Bandial, Ain (19 October 2018). "Sultan calls for EU, ASEAN to resume talks on free trade deal". The Scoop. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ 王程呈. "12th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit held in Brussels, Belgium - Xinhua | English.news.cn". www.xinhuanet.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ Limited, Alamy. "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. (Photo by DPPA/Sipa USA Stock Photo - Alamy". www.alamy.com. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "His Majesty to attend ASEAN-EU summit in Brussels » Borneo Bulletin Online". His Majesty to attend ASEAN-EU summit in Brussels. 10 December 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Baginda Sultan berangkat ke Brussels, UK 14 Dis ini » Media Permata Online". Baginda Sultan berangkat ke Brussels, UK 14 Dis ini. 10 December 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
