Dr. Tamer Mansy, High Commissioner of Canada in Brunei Darussalam

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Salam sejahtera, Brunei Darussalam!

It is a great honour to serve as Canada’s High Commissioner in Brunei. Last year, Canada, together with the international community, marked the 40th anniversary of Brunei’s independence and of our full diplomatic relations, established in 1984. Over the past four decades, our countries have built a strong and enduring partnership, and I am eager to continue strengthening it while laying the foundation for the next 40 years of collaboration.

Canada and Brunei share a commitment to prosperity, economic and trade diversification, and a desire for regional stability through dialogue and cooperation. These principles have guided our partnership for decades, and I am dedicated to fostering meaningful exchanges that enrich both our societies and advancing cooperation that reflects our shared aspirations.

I aim to support Canada - Brunei trade relations and cooperation within ASEAN, helping Canadian and Bruneian businesses explore opportunities while advancing shared economic and regional goals. I am equally committed to deepening people to-people connections through education, cultural exchange, and community engagement. Such exchanges allow Canadians and Bruneians to learn from one another, share experiences, and build lasting relationships, which are at the heart of a vibrant bilateral partnership.

Working with Canadian and Bruneian stakeholders across government, business, education, and civil society, I look forward to advancing initiatives on women, peace and security; trade and investment; alternative energy and sustainable growth; education and youth development; cultural exchange; and regional collaboration. Together, we can build a partnership that reflects the shared values and ambitions of our two nations.

I am also eager to experience Brunei’s rich and diverse culture, from its traditions and arts to the perspectives and experiences of its people, which offer profound insights into this remarkable nation.

I have already been warmly welcomed by Bruneians and am excited to explore the many unique experiences this country has to offer. Please visit our official Facebook and X (Twitter) accounts to learn more about the High Commission’s services and initiatives in Brunei Darussalam.

Biography

Dr. Tamer Mansy (PhD [Geography and Environmental Studies], Carleton University, 2008) held positions in Canada, Egypt, Libya and Afghanistan focused on peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, migration and counter human-trafficking before joining Global Affairs Canada in 2016. At Headquarters, he served as learning adviser at the Canadian Foreign Service Institute (2016). Abroad, he served as deputy head of cooperation in Kenya (2017) and head of cooperation and acting head of mission in Sudan (2021). Most recently, he was counsellor and head of cooperation in Lebanon (2023). Dr. Mansy is a published researcher with expertise in international relations and development.