Presentation of Credentials
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.
Fri, 03/30/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0093-002
A presentation of credentials from five new heads of mission took place on March 30, 2012, at Rideau Hall. On this occasion, the Governor General first received the credentials of His Excellency Amadou Adrien Koné, Ambassador of Burkina Faso.
Fri, 03/30/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0093-001
"As representatives of your respective nations, you know the vital importance of working together," said His Excellency. "You know that positive international relations are built on trust, respect and sharing, and that these sentiments are earned and renewed, or eroded, on a daily basis. Because you are so committed to diplomacy in all its forms, I am delighted to welcome you to Canada today."
Fri, 03/30/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0093-003
The Governor General received the credentials of His Excellency Frantz Liautaud, Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti.
Fri, 03/30/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0094-001
The Governor General received the credentials of His Excellency Barma Karimi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Fri, 03/30/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0095-001
The Governor General received the credentials of His Excellency Abednego Mandla Ntshangase, High Commissioner for the Kingdom of Swaziland.
Fri, 03/30/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0096-001
The Governor General received the credentials of His Excellency Subhas-Chandra Mungra, Ambassador of the Republic of Suriname.
Fri, 03/30/2012 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2012-0097-001