Presentation of Credentials at the Citadelle of Québec
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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The Governor General first received the credentials of His Excellency To Anh Dung, Ambassador-designate of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
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“All of you well know the important role diplomacy plays,” stated His Excellency. “It is vital that we communicate with each other our expectations and our wishes for our people. In this way, we will create better chances for our citizens to succeed and build a fairer, more just world for subsequent generations.”
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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 170 heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Canada.
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The Governor General received the credentials of His Excellency Pamphile Comlan Goutondji, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Benin.
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The Governor General received the credentials of Her Excellency Marie-Anne Coninsx, Ambassador-designate of the European Union.
Thu, 10/03/2013 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2013-0413-001