OTTAWA, Oct. 26, 2015 /CNW/ - His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will receive the letters of credence of three new heads of mission on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. at Rideau Hall.
His Excellency Tariq Azim Khan
High Commissioner-designate for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
His Excellency Mahe 'Uli 'uli Sandhurst Tupouniua
High Commissioner-designate for the Kingdom of Tonga
His Excellency Garang Diing Akuong
Ambassador-designate of the Republic of South Sudan
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 170 heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Canada.
Media wishing to cover the event are asked to confirm their attendance with the
Rideau Hall Press Office, and must arrive at the residence's main entrance no later than 1:15 p.m.
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SOURCE Governor General
Josephine Laframboise, Rideau Hall Press Office, 613-990-9324, [email protected]
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