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POLITICSJun 5 · 06:27 UTCSCMP CHINAAgence France-Presse

Brunei picks helicopter-flying Prince Abdul Mateen as foreign minister

Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah appointed Prince Abdul Mateen, one of his youngest sons, as foreign minister during a cabinet reshuffle. The move is viewed as part of efforts to groom the next generation of leaders in the oil-rich kingdom. Prince Abdul Mateen, the 10th child and fourth son of the sultan, has over 3 million Instagram followers, offering a modern image to the royal family.

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