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Aziyan Abdullah

Brunei diplomat

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About Aziyan Abdullah

Aziyan Abdullah was a Bruneian high commissioner and diplomat.

Mohammad Aziyan bin Abdullah @ Yong Foo is a Bruneian diplomat of Chinese descent. He served as the high commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2014, and as a non-resident ambassador to Greece.

Diplomatic career On 19 October 2010, Aziyan received his diplomatic credentials as Brunei's high commissioner to the United Kingdom from Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at Istana Nurul Iman. A month later, on 18 November, he accompanied the then minister of development, Suyoi Osman, on a visit to Poundbury in Dorset. Subsequently, on 10 December, he was received in audience by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, where he formally presented the letters of recall of his predecessor, Pengiran Maidin, along with his own letters of commission as Brunei's high commissioner in London.

In an interview with on 26 April 2011, Aziyan shared that around 2,000 Bruneians residing in the United Kingdom and Ireland were expected to attend a with the sultan on 1 May at the Hilton Park Lane Hotel in London. Just over a month later, on 10 June, Aziyan was also present during the sultan's visit to the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment at Hyde Park Barracks.

During his tenure, Aziyan witnessed several key developments in Brunei–United Kingdom relations. In 2012, Brunei contributed £1,000,000 to the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust Fund, aimed at eliminating preventable cataracts and nurturing future leaders across the Commonwealth. That same year, the Commonwealth Charter, which had been passed in December, was formally approved—marking a significant milestone in reinforcing shared values among member states.

On 11 March 2013, Aziyan received the Commonwealth Charter from Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma during the Commonwealth Day Reception, underscoring Brunei's commitment to the values enshrined in the document. During his tenure, he also met with Nikos Dendias to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, a shared commitment to international law and freedom of navigation, as well as Greece's candidacy for a seat on the United Nations Security Council. with Aminuddin Ihsan appointed as his successor.

Later life Following his diplomatic career, Aziyan is serving as the advisor of MPK Kampong Batang Mitus and Kampong Kebia.

Personal life Aziyan is married to Nur Fadhlina binti Abdullah,

Honours Aziyan has been bestowed the following honours:

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Important facts

Born
Brunei
Occupation
High commissioner, diplomat
Nationality

Frequently asked questions

Who was Aziyan Abdullah?

Brunei diplomat

When was Aziyan Abdullah born?

Aziyan Abdullah was born in Brunei.

What was Aziyan Abdullah's occupation?

Aziyan Abdullah was a high commissioner and diplomat.

What nationality was Aziyan Abdullah?

Aziyan Abdullah was Bruneian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aziyan Abdullah

· Wikidata: Q123964557

· DBpedia: Aziyan Abdullah

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