Ambassade de France au Brunei

07/11/2024

Marine biodiversity - France welcomes the adoption by Parliament of the bill authorising it to ratify the High Seas Treaty, known as BBNJ

5 November 2024

On Tuesday 5 November, the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, presented to the Senate a bill authorising ratification of the agreement relating to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and concerning the conservation and sustainable use of the marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction, more commonly known as the ‘BBNJ agreement’ because of its acronym in English (Biological diversity of areas Beyond National Jurisdiction) or the ‘High Seas Treaty’. This bill was unanimously adopted by the Senators, following a unanimous vote by the Members of the National Assembly on 29 May.
Signed by France at the United Nations headquarters in New York on 20 September 2023, it marks a decisive turning point in ocean protection by completing the legal framework for ocean governance established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (adopted in 1982). It aims to protect 50% of the planet's surface and two-thirds of the ocean. It will contribute to the objective of protecting at least 30% of the Ocean by 2030 set by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) of which Brunei is also a member.

The agreement will enter into force once it has been ratified by 60 States. Its implementation will be monitored and evaluated by a Conference of the Parties. France, along with the other Member States and the European Union, is committed to ensuring that this treaty enters into force as soon as possible, before the United Nations Conference on the Oceans, to be held in Nice in June 2025.
Almost three years after France organised the One Ocean Summit in Brest in February 2022, and in line with the leading role it has played throughout the years of negotiations, France's ratification of the agreement confirms its political commitment to protecting the marine environment, which is of vital importance for many countries including ASEAN members, and for the benefit of present and future generations and of humanity as a whole.

18/10/2024

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18/09/2024

28/08/2024

A new Ambassador of France in Brunei Darussalam : Mrs Eve LUBIN

Mrs Eve LUBIN, French career diplomat since 2006, has been appointed as Ambassador of France in Brunei Darussalam by the french President, Mr Macron, on 24th June 2024. She arrived in Bandar on August 15th and presented her credentials to His Majesty on August 17th.

Work experience

Ambassador of France to Brunei Darussalam (August 2024)
Counsellor for Culture and Cooperation at the French Embassy in Thailand (Bangkok 2020-2024)
Deputy Head of Unit, then Head of Unit, HR Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Paris 2017-2020)
First Secretary at the French Embassy in Finland (Helsinki
2013-2017)
Personal Aide to the Ambassador (Staff:5) and Counsellor for internal affairs in the Embassy of France in Germany (Berlin 2009-2013)
Project coordinator for the Southern Caucasus and Central Asia, (General directorate for International Cooperation and Development (Paris 2006-2009).

Academic Studies

Master in Public Affairs, Paris Institute for Political Studies (IEP Paris) (2004-2006)
Exchange Year at Bath University (UK) European Studies and modern languages)
Bachelor, IEP Paris (Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris) (german section) (2001-2003)

Languages

German (bilingual) / English (C1/2) Cambridge Certificate Proficiency Grade A / Italian (B2) / Japanese (A2) / Finnish/Thaï (A1)

24/07/2024

His Excellency Bernard Régnauld-Fabre was invited to a ceremony, at the green room of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium, for His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah, President of Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council handing over the national flag to the Brunei Darussalam contingent‘s chef de mission Director of Youth and Sports Hajah Umi Kalthum binti Haji Abdul Karim.

The Three national athletes will be competing in the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris, France.

The contingent comprises eight members, including national swimmers Zeke Chan Zhi Yue and Hayley Wong Ann Yue as well as sprinter Muhammad Noor Firdaus Ar-Rasyid bin Haji Mohd Idris.

17/07/2024

French Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Bernard Régnauld-Fabre on Saturday 13th July 2024, highlighted the bilateral relations between the Sultanate and France.

He said, “France was particularly proud and honoured to welcome His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam for the first time in 15 years, who was on an official visit to Paris and Toulouse on October 13 and 14, 2023, accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen.”

The Ambassador made these comments during a ceremony where the French Embassy in Brunei Darussalam celebrated France’s National Day, also known as Bastille Day, at Rizqun hotel in Gadong.

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad and spouse Datin Hajah Binanun binti Haji Bungsu were the guests of honour.

The Ambassador said; “His Majesty’s discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron were warm and paved the way for enhanced cooperation in several areas, notably the fight against climate change. In this context, President Macron has invited His Majesty to visit France again next year to take part in the United Nations summit on the protection of the oceans to be held in Nice.” From the discussion, the Ambassador said, “the decision to set up regular political consultations between both countries’ Ministries of Foreign Affairs, where the first edition of the political dialogue coincided with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries”. He added that, “ASEAN is a development partner. We are determined to honour our roadmap by committing ourselves to concrete regional development projects.

“French Ambassador to ASEAN Fabien Penone, who was received some days ago by Minister of Foreign Affairs II Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Erywan bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Haji Mohd Yusof, recalled our staunch commitment to the junior French fellowship programme and the EUR1 million fund that France recently created to develop new projects in key fields like energy security”.

In terms of relations between the European Union (EU) and ASEAN, he said, “Brunei will soon be playing a central role by taking over from the Philippines as the coordinator of relations between the EU and ASEAN for the next few years.

The highlight of the ceremony was the cutting of cake to commemorate France’s National Day by the Ambassador and the guests of honour.

07/06/2024

France was honoured to be celebrating the 63rd anniversary of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) on Friday 31 May.

As part of the celebrations, the RBAF was hosting a Defence Industry Exposition, 1-2 June at Penanjong Garrison, Brunei Darussalam, featuring selected international and local defence industry specialists.

His Excellency Bernard Régnauld-Fabre is pictured alongside Mr Rochereau, Regional Director of Airbus Helicopters and in the second picture with Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Pahlawan Brigedier Jeneral Dato Seri Laila Jasa Haji Mohd Jaafar bin Haji Abdul Aziz, DSLJ, SMB, jssc, psc Third Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Forces.

29/04/2024

French Ambassador for the Indopacific, HE Marc Abensour, visited Brunei from April 26 to 28, 2024, and had several meetings.

On April 28, Ambassador Abensour was received by Permanent Secretary, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pengiran Norhashimah binti Pengiran Mohd Hassan. They had lengthy discussions about the French Strategy in the Indo Pacific, the current regional security and the ongoing bilateral cooperations.

20/03/2024

Fête de la Francophonie 2024

Fête de la Francophonie was celebrated on March 15, 2024 at the Alliance Française de Brunei Darussalam in the presence of Mrs. Elodie Simon-Hicks, Director of the AFDB, Mr. Bernard Régnauld-Fabre, Ambassador of France, Pehin Dato Hazair, President of the AFDB.
Canada honored us with its presence, with High Commissioner Ambra Dickie and her husband, and Deputy Mr Ross Willows. Also present were Mme Carole Bouvier-Loisel, Deputy, Mme Rokiah binti Asmahan, retired French teacher, and a number of other personalities.

Fête de la Francophonie 2024

Fête de la Francophonie célébrée le 15 mars 2024 à l’Alliance Française de Brunei Darussalam en présence de Mme Elodie Simon-Hicks, Directrice de l’AFDB , Monsieur l’Ambassadeur de France Bernard Régnauld-Fabre, Pehin Dato Hazair, Président de l’AFDB.
Le Canada nous a fait l’honneur de sa présence avec Mme Ambra Dickie, Haute Commissaire et son époux, ainsi que M. Ross Willows, Conseiller. Etaient également présentes, Mme Carole Bouvier-Loisel, Conseillère, Mme Rokiah binti Asmahan, professeure de français à la retraite, ainsi que diverses personnalités.