Presentation of Letters of Credence
The Governor General received the letters of credence of ten new heads of mission during two ceremonies at Rideau Hall.
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Her Excellency Sylvie Lucas, Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was the last to present his letters of credence.
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He was followed by His Excellency Meret Bayramovich Orazov, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkmenistan.
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Next, His Excellency Carlos dos Santos, High Commissioner of the Republic of Mozambique presented his letters of credence.
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He was followed by His Excellency Pierre Clive Agius, High Commissioner of the Republic of Malta.
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During the afternoon ceremony, His Excellency Mohamed Lemine El Haycen, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania was the first to present his letters of credence.
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"I believe that diplomacy plays such a key role in building a better world. Because positive international relations—built on trust and respect—are essential to our collective well-being. Thus it is with great hope and optimism that I greet you today," said the Governor General.
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Upon their arrival in Canada, and before they can carry out their duties as heads of mission, new ambassadors, as well as new high commissioners of countries for which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is not head of State, must be officially welcomed by the governor general of Canada. High commissioners representing countries for which The Queen is the head of State are formally introduced to the prime minister of Canada.
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Her Excellency Shinkai Karokhail, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan was the last to present her letters of credence.
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He was followed by His Excellency Kyaw Myo Htut, Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
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Next, His Excellency Jamal Abdullah Yahya Al-Sallal, Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen presented his letters of credence.
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He was followed by His Excellency Carlos Humberto Jiménez Licona, Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala.
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During the morning ceremony, His Excellency Edgar Ferman Palacios Bermudez, Ambassador of the Republic of El Salvador was the first to present his letters.
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Letters of credence are the official documents by which new heads of diplomatic missions are presented by their head of State as their official representative. Currently, there are more than 170 heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Canada.
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