Presentation of Letters of Credence
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, received the letters of credence of three new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on October 27, 2015.
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His Excellency Tariq Azim Khan, High Commissioner for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, was the first to present his letters of credence to the Governor General.
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He was followed by His Excellency Mahe ‘Uli ‘uli Sandhurst Tupouniua,High Commissionerfor the Kingdom of Tonga.
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His Excellency Garang Diing Akuong, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan was the last one to present his letters of credence to the Governor General.
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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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"What a delight to welcome each of you to Rideau Hall and to Canada. We have a long history of diplomacy in this country, of which you are now a part. At its best, diplomacy brings people together. It bridges differences. It builds on the strengths of all involved," said His Excellency.
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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.
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