Governor General Welcomes New Heads of Mission in Virtual Ceremony
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OTTAWA, ON, July 20, 2020 /CNW/ – Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, received the letters of credence of two new heads of mission during a virtual ceremony on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, received the letter of credence of His Excellency Chang Keung Ryong, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, during a virtual ceremony. (CNW Group/Governor General of Canada)
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The following new heads of mission presented their credentials:
His Excellency Pham Cao PhongAmbassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
His Excellency Chang Keung RyongAmbassador of the Republic of Korea
To ensure the health and safety of the new heads of mission, their families and government officials, the format of these presentations – which usually occur in person at Rideau Hall – was adapted to take place virtually.
About the Presentation of Letters of CredenceUpon 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.
Photos of the virtual ceremony can be provided for publication upon request.
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Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, received the letter of credence of His Excellency Pham Cao Phong, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, during a virtual ceremony. (CNW Group/Governor General of Canada)
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