March 9, 2020

OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will receive the letters of credence of five new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 10 a.m. 

His Excellency George Shorr Wleh Patten Sr.
Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Liberia

Her Excellency Monica Ndiliawike Nashandi
High Commissioner-designate for the Republic of Namibia

His Excellency Gaston Pierre Jean Stronck
Ambassador-designate of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

His Excellency Bolot Otunbaev
Ambassador-designate of the Kyrgyz Republic

Her Excellency Thilmeeza Hussain
High Commissioner-designate for the Republic of Maldives

About the Presentation of Letters of Credence
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. 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 180 missions accredited to Canada.

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Media wishing to cover the event are asked to confirm their attendance with the
Rideau Hall Press Office in advance. Media should arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 9:30 a.m. on the day of the ceremony.

Media information:

Charles Anido
Rideau Hall Press Office
343-548-1784 (cell)
charles.anido@gg.ca

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