January 15, 2025
Governor General Mary Simon welcomed five new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
The following new heads of mission presented their credentials to the Governor General:
His Excellency Mohamed Mayif
Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
His Excellency Muhammad Saleem
High Commissioner for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
His Excellency Egidijus Meilūnas
Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania
His Excellency Malehlanye Constantinus Ralejoe
High Commissioner for the Kingdom of Lesotho
Her Excellency Hanna-Leena Korteniemi
Ambassador of the Republic of Finland
Let’s continue fostering dialogue and cultural exchanges between our nations.
Upon their arrival in Canada, new heads of mission must present their letters of credence to the governor general before they can carry out their duties. Letters of credence are the official documents that accredit a diplomat as an ambassador or high commissioner to another country.