Adnan Buntar
Adnan Buntar | |
|---|---|
 Adnan in 2018 | |
| Ambassador of Brunei to Japan | |
| In office 14 November 2005 – October 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Nor Jeludin |
| Succeeded by | Alias Serbini |
| High Commissioner of Brunei to India | |
| In office 8 August 1994 – 1997 | |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Mokti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mohd Adnan Brunei |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
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]
Career
In 1993, he was the Director-General, of ASEAN-Brunei Darussalam.[2] 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.[3] He was among the Brune delegation at the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization.[4]
At the Istana Nurul Iman on 11 August 2005, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah gave Adnan letters of credentials.[5] 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.[6]
Personal life
Adnan is married[7] and Yusuf Abdul Rahim is his father-in-law.[8]
Honours
The 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.[6] He has earned the following honours;
National
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB) – Dato Paduka[2]
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Foreign
Japan:
Order of the Rising Sun Second Class (8 May 2018)[9][1]- Honorary Doctorate from the Kagawa University (20 October 2009)[7]
References
- ^ a b c d "Brunei ex-envoy receives Order of the Rising Sun". borneo363.rssing.com. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ a b "You are being redirected..." asean.org. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "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". राष्ट्रपति भवन RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN. 1994-08-08. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ This publication has been made available to the public on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation.
- ^ "Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Royal audience to new envoys". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ a b "2018 Spring Conferment of Decoration". Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam. 2018-04-30. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ a b ""Living Together"" (PDF). Kagawa University. 2009-10-20. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "Brunei ex-envoy receives Order of the Rising Sun". borneo363.rssing.com. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "Announcement of 2018 Spring Imperial Decorations". Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam. 2018-05-28. Retrieved 2023-12-26.