Yusof Abu Bakar
Yusof Abu Bakar | |
|---|---|
| يوسف ابو بكر | |
| Ambassador of Brunei to Germany | |
| In office 7 April 2009 – 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Ali Hassan |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Jalil Ahmad |
| Ambassador of Brunei to Myanmar | |
| In office 2006–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Pengiran Asmalee |
| Succeeded by | Abdu'r Rahmani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brunei |
| Occupation |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Brunei |
| Branch/service |  Royal Brunei Land Force |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
Mohammad Yusof bin Abu Bakar is a Bruneian aristocrat, military officer and diplomat who became the ambassador to Germany,[1] and non-resident ambassador to Switzerland and Poland. Notably, he was the acting Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces,[2] and the Deputy President of National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (NFABD).[3]
Diplomatic career
[edit]On 7 March 2006, as the newly appointed ambassador to Myanmar, Yusof was presented his letters of accreditations by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at the Istana Nurul Iman.[4] Once again on 10 February 2009, as the newly appointed ambassador to Germany, he was presented his letters of accreditations.[5] Later on the 23rd, Brunei joined the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), following the signing of the statute by Yusof.[6]
Yusof delivered his letter of credentials to President Bronislaw Komorowski on 20 January 2011, as the new non-resident ambassador to Poland. The presentation was held at the Presidential Palace, Warsaw.[7]
Honours
[edit]Yusof was bestowed the Manteri title of Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Inderasugara.[8] He has earned the following honours;[8]
Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB) – Dato Paduka; Third Class (SMB)[9]
Order of Setia Negara Brunei Third Class (SNB)
Meritorious Service Medal (PJK)
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References
[edit]- ^ "Brunei, Germany join hands to battle climate change". www.sultanate.com. 10 June 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "His Majesty receives Pakistan's head of the Navy". www.sultanate.com. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "The meeting between Ambassador of Russia and Deputy President of National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam". www.mid.ru. 4 August 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Sultan grants audience to new envoys". sultanate.com. 8 March 2006. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "His Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on February 10 presented diplomatic accreditations at the Istana Nurul Iman" (PDF). www.information.gov.bn. Vol. 24, no. 2. Department of Information, Prime Minister’s Office. February 2009. p. 3. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Bosnia and Herzegovina Brunei Darussalam Iraq and the Great Socialist Peoples Libyan Arab Jamahiriya". www.irena.org. 23 June 2009. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Presentation of Credentials, 20 January 2011". www.mfa.gov.bn. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Pehin-Pehin Menteri dan Menteri Ugama". dokumen.tips (in Malay). 28 March 2018. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ^ Pg Runa (11 August 2008). "Change your life forever by Media Oasis: Who is Who in Brunei now?". Change your life forever by Media Oasis. Retrieved 16 December 2023.