Aziyan Abdullah
Mohammad Aziyan bin Abdullah | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Yong Foo |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Years active | 2010–2014 |
| Known for | High Commissioner of Brunei to the United Kingdom; Non-resident Ambassador to Greece |
| Notable work | Presentation of credentials to Queen Elizabeth II; Participation in Commonwealth Charter endorsement; Enhancement of Brunei-Greece relations |
Mohammad Aziyan bin Abdullah, also referred to as Yong Foo, is a diplomat from Brunei with Chinese heritage. He held the position of Brunei's high commissioner to the United Kingdom between 2010 and 2014 and additionally served as a non-resident ambassador to Greece.
Diplomatic career
On 19 October 2010, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah granted Aziyan his diplomatic credentials appointing him as Brunei’s high commissioner to the UK. The following month, he joined the minister of development on an official visit to Poundbury in Dorset. Subsequently, on 10 December, he officially presented his letters of commission to Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.
In April 2011, Aziyan highlighted that approximately 2,000 Bruneians residing in the UK and Ireland were anticipated to participate in a Majlis Ramah Mesra event with the sultan held in London. During June of the same year, he was present when the sultan visited the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment at Hyde Park Barracks.
Throughout his tenure, Brunei made a £1 million contribution in 2012 to the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust Fund, supporting Commonwealth projects focused on preventable cataracts and leadership training. That year also marked the formal endorsement of the Commonwealth Charter, which reaffirmed shared values among member nations. In December 2012, Aziyan took part in a Majlis Ramah Mesra gathering with Bruneian students and citizens living in the UK and Northern Ireland.
On 11 March 2013, Aziyan was presented with the Commonwealth Charter by Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma, underscoring Brunei’s dedication to its principles. He engaged in discussions with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias aimed at enhancing bilateral ties and endorsing Greece’s bid for a seat on the UN Security Council. Aziyan concluded his role as high commissioner in 2014, with Aminuddin Ihsan succeeding him.
Later life
Following his diplomatic service, Aziyan assumed advisory roles for MPK Kampong Batang Mitus and Kampong Kebia.
Personal life
Aziyan is married to Nur Fadhlina binti Abdullah, and they live in Kampong Batang Mitus.
Honours
He was awarded the Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Second Class (DPMB; 15 September 2013), granting him the title Dato Paduka.