Presentation of Credentials at Rideau Hall
The Governor General first received the credentials of Her Excellency Ala Beleavschi, Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova.
Mon, 11/25/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Carbe Orellana, Rideau Hall GG2013-0543-002
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.
Mon, 11/25/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Carbe Orellana, Rideau Hall GG2013-0543-003
The Governor General received the credentials of His Excellency Pisan Manawapat, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand.
Mon, 11/25/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Carbe Orellana, Rideau Hall GG2013-0544-002
The Governor General received the credentials of His Excellency Rafael Raul Barak, Ambassador of the State of Israel.
Mon, 11/25/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Carbe Orellana, Rideau Hall GG2013-0545-002
“I am delighted to welcome each of you to Rideau Hall and to Canada,” said His Excellency. “Here in Canada, you may know we enjoy a long history of diplomacy, practised not just internationally with distant nations but right here at home. In fact, newcomers from Europe and Aboriginal peoples have been practising diplomacy and negotiating alliances and treaties in this land since at least the 17th century.”
Mon, 11/25/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Carbe Orellana, Rideau Hall GG2013-0543-004