Mohd Adnan bin Buntar is a Brunei diplomat who became the high commissioner to India from 1994 to 1997, and ambassador to Japan from 2005 to 2008. He has held other major titles such as the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT), and former chairman of the Brunei Japan Friendship Association.[1]
Adnan Buntar | |
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| عدنان بونتر | |
 Dato Adnan in 2018 | |
| Ambassador of Brunei to Japan | |
| In office 14 November 2005 – October 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Nor Jeludin |
| Succeeded by | Alias Serbini |
| Ambassador of Brunei to Germany | |
| In office 13 September 2002 – 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Mahadi Wasli |
| Succeeded by | Ali Hassan |
| High Commissioner of Brunei to India | |
| In office 8 August 1994 – 1997 | |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Mokti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brunei |
| Spouse | Pengiran Yura Alaiti |
| Relations | Pengiran Yusuf (father-in-law) |
| Alma mater | Royal Holloway College (BSc) |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Career
editMohd Adnan obtained his early education at the Anthony Abell College, Seria in 1973. He later attended the Royal Holloway College for his Bachelor of Science in Zoology.[2]
In 1993, he was the Director-General, of ASEAN-Brunei Darussalam.[3] On 8 August 1994, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, Adnan, the High Commissioner-Designate of Brunei to India, presented his credentials to Shankar Dayal Sharma.[4] He was among the Brune delegation at the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization.[5]
On 13 September 2002, Adnan, the newly appointed ambassador to Germany, presented his letters of credentials to Annemarie Huber-Hotz.[6]
At the Istana Nurul Iman on 11 August 2005, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah gave Adnan letters of credentials.[7] During his tenure as Ambassador from 2005 to 2008, he played a pivotal role in fostering friendship between Brunei Darussalam and Japan. 2006 saw Princess Masna Bolkiah, the MOFAT's Ambassador-at-Large, visit Japan, while 2007 saw the Sultan. In 2005, Adnan established a communication channel between Universiti Brunei Darussalam and Kagawa University, which helped the two institutions to sign a Memorandum of Understanding in 2006.[1]
In his last year as ambassador, he saw the realisation of the economic alliance between Brunei and Japan. In the same year, Japan and Brunei inked an agreement to prohibit double taxation and combat fiscal evasion with regard to income taxes. This agreement laid the groundwork for future efforts to advance economic ties between the two nations.[1]
After retirement, he remained actively involved in promoting bilateral ties through the Brunei Japan Friendship Association (BJFA), where he currently serves as Adviser I.[8]
Personal life
editAdnan is married to Pengiran Datin Hajah Yura Alaiti,[9][10] and Pengiran Yusuf is his father-in-law.[11]
Honours
editThe 2018 Spring Imperial Decorations awardees have been revealed by the Japanese government, and Adnan has been recognised for his noteworthy efforts to fostering goodwill and understanding between Brunei and Japan. He's awarded the Order of the Rising Sun 2nd Class for his achievements.[8] He has earned the following honours;
National
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Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB) – Dato Paduka[3]
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Foreign
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Japan:
Order of the Rising Sun Second Class (8 May 2018)[12][1]- Honorary Doctorate from the Kagawa University (20 October 2009)[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c d James Kon (24 May 2018). "Brunei ex-envoy receives Order of the Rising Sun". borneobulletin.com.bn. Archived from the original on 25 May 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "1973 Sinaran Penuntut" (PDF). aacclassof1970. 1973. p. 22. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Joint Press Release for the Meeting between ASEAN and Indian Senior Offcials on the Establishment of the Sectoral Dialogue Relations between ASEAN and India New Delhi, 16-17 March 1993". asean.org. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "The High Commissioner-Designate of Brunei Darussalam to India, H.E. Mr. Dato Paduka Haji Awang Mohd. Adnan Bin Awang Buntar presenting his credentials to the President of India, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on August 08, 1994". dpl.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in. 8 August 1994. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ This publication has been made available to the public on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation.
- ^ "Übergabe des Beglaubigungsschreibens". www.admin.ch. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ Azlan Othman (12 August 2005). "Royal audience to new envoys". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ a b "2018 Spring Conferment of Decoration". www.bn.emb-japan.go.jp. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan di Jakarta, Indonesia" (PDF). www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn (in Malay). 11 April 2001. p. 15. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ a b ""Living Together"" (PDF). www.kagawa-u.ac.jp. 20 October 2009. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ James Kon (24 May 2018). "Brunei ex-envoy receives Order of the Rising Sun". borneo363.rssing.com. Archived from the original on 25 May 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Announcement of 2018 Spring Imperial Decorations". www.bn.emb-japan.go.jp. 28 May 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2023.