Presentation of Letters of Credence
A presentation of letters of credence from six new heads of mission took place on September 3, 2014, at Rideau Hall.
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On this occasion, the Governor General delivered a speech. "I hold your work in the highest regard. You have travelled far away from your homes to take up residence in a foreign land. You have come here to build on our relationships and to achieve further success for your nations. I hope each of you will come to view Canada as a second home, a place where you will always be welcome."
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The Governor General first received the letters of credence of His Excellency Marjan Cencen, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia.
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The Governor General then received the letters of credence of Her Excellency Petronila P. Garcia, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines.
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The Governor General also received the letters of credence of His Excellency Sturla Sigurjónsson, Ambassador of the Republic of Iceland.
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The Governor General also received the letters of credence of His Excellency Raoul Delcorde, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium.
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The Governor General also received the letters of credence of His Excellency Kokou Kpayedo, Ambassador of the Togolese Republic.
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The Governor General also received the letters of credence His Excellency Beat Nobs, Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation.
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