Presentation of Letters of Credence
Next His Excellency James Kelly, Ambassador of Ireland presented his letter of credence to the Governor General.
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His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, received the letters of credence of six new heads of mission.
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His Excellency Ekpao Nolaki, Ambassador of the Togolese Republic, was the first to present his letters of credence.
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He was followed by His Excellency Mizanur Rahman, High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
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He was followed by His Excellency Pablo Guzman Laugier, Ambassador of the Plurinational State of Bolivia.
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Next His Excellency Karlis Eihenbaums, Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia presented his letter of credence.
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His Excellency Martín Alejandro Vidal Delgado, Ambassador of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay was the last to present his letters of credence to the Governor General.
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"At its best, diplomacy brings people together. It bridges differences. It builds on the strengths of nations, rather than dividing by weaknesses," said His Excellency. "To each of you: congratulations on your new roles and thank you for your commitment to working with Canada."
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