Presentation of Credentials
A presentation of credentials from four new heads of mission took place on March 8, 2012, at Rideau Hall. On this occasion, the Governor General first received the credentials of His Excellency Thordur Aegir Oskarsson, Ambassador of the Republic of Iceland.
Thu, 03/08/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0069-001
Credentials 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 130 heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Canada.
Thu, 03/08/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0069-002
"Each of you represents the people of your respective nations, and you are here to communicate and work with Canadians in the common cause of building a smarter, more caring world," said His Excellency. "And so it is with great optimism that I greet you today."
Thu, 03/08/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0069-003
The Governor General received the credentials of His Excellency Konstantin Zhigalov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Thu, 03/08/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0070-001
The Governor General received the credentials of His Excellency Bobby Mbunji Samakai, High Commissioner for the Republic of Zambia.
Thu, 03/08/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0071-001
The Governor General received the credentials of Her Excellency Traoré Ami Diallo, Ambassador of the Republic of Mali.
Thu, 03/08/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0072-001