List of ambassadors of Brunei to France

Ambassador of Brunei to France

Ambassade du Brunei en France

Emblem of Brunei

Incumbent
Rakiah Abdul Lamit

since 13 January 2023

Style| Her Excellency
Residence| Paris
Appointer| Sultan of Brunei
Term length| At His Majesty's pleasure
Inaugural holder|

* Mustapha Metasan (non-resident)
* Suyoi Osman (resident)

Formation| 16 November 1990
Website| Official website

The Bruneian ambassador in Paris is the official representative of the Government in Bandar Seri Begawan to the Government of France.

## Chronology

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Representation is as follows (years refer to dates of actual service):

* Governments in Paris and Bandar Seri Begawan established diplomatic relations: 1984[1]
* Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to France: since 1990

## List of ambassadors

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Diplomatic accreditation | Ambassador  | Observations  | Prime Minister of Brunei | President of France | Term end

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16 November 1990[2] | Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha bin Pengiran Metasan | First non-resident ambassador of Brunei to France,[3] based in the United Kingdom.[4] | Hassanal Bolkiah | François Mitterrand | 1991
7 October 1991[5] | Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Haji Suyoi bin Haji Osman |  | Hassanal Bolkiah  | François Mitterrand  | 10 July 1996
10 July 1996[6] | Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Idris bin Duli Pengiran Temenggong Pengiran Haji Mohammad | Both governments have exchanged visits on several occasions. In 1996, the Sultan paid a state visit to France.[7] Brunei and France have also had defense cooperation since the signing of a memorandum of understanding in 1999.[8] | Hassanal Bolkiah  | Jacques Chirac | 2000
24 January 2000[9] | Pengiran Datin Paduka Hajah Masrainah binti Pengiran Haji Ahmad |  | Hassanal Bolkiah  | Jacques Chirac  | 2004
10 February 2004[10] | Dato Paduka Haji Zainidi bin Haji Sidup | Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and Princess Sarah paid an official visit to France on 5 June 2006. Prince Abdul Malik and Prince Abdul Qawi were also present.[11] | Hassanal Bolkiah  | Jacques Chirac  | 2016
9 November 2016[12] | Datin Paduka Malai Hajah Halimah binti Malai Haji Yussof | France is interested in deepening bilateral connections with Brunei in tourism, technology, and oil and gas. This was discovered by a group of four French senators who visited Brunei for the first time in January 2017.[13] | Hassanal Bolkiah  | François Hollande | 2023
13 January 2023[14] | Datin Paduka Hajah Rakiah binti Haji Abdul Lamit | The Sultan paid an official visit to French from 13 to 14 October 2023.[15][16] The Sultan welcomed Rear Admiral Geoffroy d'Andigné, at an audience in Istana Nurul Iman on 26 September 2023.[17] | Hassanal Bolkiah  | Emmanuel Macron | incumbent

48°52′20″N 2°17′40″E﻿ / ﻿48.8721930°N 2.2944835°E﻿ / 48.8721930; 2.2944835

## Gallery

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* The Brunei Embassy's main gate

* Side view of the embassy's main entrance

## See also

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* Brunei–France relations

## References

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1. ^ "Brunei-France Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei). Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
2. ^ "Remise de lettres de créance – Légifrance". archive.wikiwix.com. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
3. ^ Brunei Darussalam Newsletter. Department of Information, Prime Minister's Office. March 1989.
4. ^ "Negara Brunei Darussalam: obituaries 2004. – Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
5. ^ Remise de lettres de créance, retrieved 19 December 2023
6. ^ Remise de lettres de créance, retrieved 19 December 2023
7. ^ "France". 22 February 2014. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
8. ^ "BRUNEI-FRANCE SEEK WAYS TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL RELATIONS". Ministry of Defence Brunei Darussalam. 8 July 2010. Archived from the original on 24 February 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
9. ^ Remise de lettres de créance, retrieved 19 December 2023
10. ^ Remise de lettres de créance, retrieved 19 December 2023
11. ^ "Sultanate – News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Royalty continue visit to France". sultanate.com. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
12. ^ "Remise de lettres de créance – Légifrance". www.legifrance.gouv.fr. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
13. ^ Kon, James (7 January 2017). "FRANCE is interested in further strengthening bilateral ties with Brunei Darussalam in the field of tourism, technology and oil and gas". Borneo Bulettin. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
14. ^ "Remise de lettres de créance – Légifrance". www.legifrance.gouv.fr. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
15. ^ "His Majesty to visit France 13 – 14 October – The Bruneian". 11 October 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
16. ^ "His Majesty begins official visit to France » Borneo Bulletin Online". His Majesty begins official visit to France. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
17. ^ "French ALPACI's visit in Brunei Darussalam". France in Brunei Darussalam. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.

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