Presentation of Letters of Credence
Letters of credence 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.
Wed, 02/18/2015 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2015-0047-0041
The Governor General received the letters of credence of six new heads of mission during a ceremony held at Rideau Hall.
Wed, 02/18/2015 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2015-0047-001
He first received the letters of credence of His Excellency Sulley Gariba, High Commissioner of the Republic of Ghana.
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"At the heart of diplomacy is communication," said His Excellency. "Diplomacy is about taking part in dialogue and keeping the lines of communication open in all circumstances. Nations are stronger when they work together. Our societies and our economies are improved when we practise diplomacy. We have so much to learn from one another. That is why I am delighted that you are here."
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The Governor General then received the letters of credence of His Excellency Kali Prasad Pokhrel, ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.
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The Governor General also received the letters of credence of His Excellency Roberto Carlos Dormond Cantú, ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica.
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The Governor General also received the letters of credence of His Excellency Jack Mugendi Zoka, High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania.
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The Governor General also received the letters of credence of His Excellency Pavel Hrncír, ambassador of the Czech Republic.
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The Governor General also received the letters of credence of His Excellency Nicolas Chapuis, ambassador of the French Republic.
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