Mohammad Aziyan bin Abdullah @ Yong Foo[1] is a Bruneian diplomat of Chinese descent who became the high commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2014,[2] and non-resident ambassador to Greece.[3]
Aziyan Abdullah | |
|---|---|
| ازيين عبدالله | |
.jpg) Aziyan in 2012 | |
| High Commissioner of Brunei to the United Kingdom | |
| In office 10 December 2010 – 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Pengiran Maidin |
| Succeeded by | Aminuddin Ihsan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brunei |
| Spouse | Nur Fadhlina Abdullah |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Diplomatic career
editAziyan was given his credentials by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at Istana Nurul Iman on 19 October 2010.[4] On 10 December, Queen Elizabeth II meets with Aziyan at the presenting of his credentials at Buckingham Palace in London.[5] During his time in office, he saw Brunei's donation £1,000,000 to the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust Fund in 2012, with the goal of eliminating preventable cataracts and empowering the next generation of leaders.[6]
He received the Commonwealth Charter from Kamalesh Sharma during the Commonwealth Day Reception on 11 March 2013.[7] The Commonwealth Charter that was passed in December 2012, was approved that same year.[6] Nikos Dendias met with Aziyan to discuss bilateral ties, shared commitment to international law and freedom of navigation, and Greece's candidacy for the UN Security Council.[3] He would leave his position as high commissioner in 2014.[8]
Personal life
editAziyan is married to Nur Fadhlina binti Abdullah.[9]
Honours
editThroughout his career, she has received the following honours;
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB; 15 September 2013) – Dato Paduka[10][1]
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References
edit- ^ a b Abu Bakar Haji Abdul Rahman (15 September 2013). "24 orang dikurniakan bintang-bintang dan pingat-pingat" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ B. Turner (12 January 2017). The Statesman's Yearbook 2014: The Politics, Cultures and Economies of the World. Springer. ISBN 978-1-349-59643-0.
- ^ a b "Greek Foreign Minister meets with High Commissioner of Brunei". www.tornosnews.gr. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "His Majesty presents diplomatic credentials" (PDF). www.information.gov.bn. BRUNEI DARUSSALAM NEWSLETTER. 2010. p. 3. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Court Circular: December 11". www.thetimes.co.uk. The Times. 10 December 2010. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Commonwealth Fund for Technical Cooperation". www.mfa.gov.bn. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ Commonwealth Secretariat (11 March 2013), Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma presents the Commonwealth Charter to Mr Hj Mohd Aziyan Abdullah, High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam, retrieved 22 December 2023
- ^ "The BSUnion Council paid a farewell call on the outgoing High Commissioner of Negara Brunei Darussalam to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Aziyan Bin Abdullah, at his office last Wednesday". The Brunei Students' Union in U.K. & Eire. 19 February 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Sultanate – News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Her Majesty receives wives of envoys in audience". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ "Sultan Confers 24 Honorary Titles". Royal Brunei Air Force. 15 September 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2023.