President Droupadi Murmu on July 6, 2026, accepted the credentials of the newly appointed envoys from Mozambique, Nicaragua, Suriname, Gabonese Republic, Mongolia, and The Bahamas during a ceremonial event held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, marking the formal commencement of their diplomatic assignments in India.
Key Highlights
- President Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from envoys of six countries.
- Ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on July 6, 2026.
- Diplomats from Mozambique, Nicaragua, Suriname, Gabonese Republic, Mongolia and The Bahamas participated.
- The ceremony formally marks the beginning of their diplomatic tenure in India.
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday (July 6, 2026) accepted the credentials of the newly appointed High Commissioners and Ambassadors from six countries during a ceremonial function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
The presentation of credentials is an important diplomatic tradition that officially recognizes foreign envoys as accredited representatives of their respective countries in India, enabling them to formally undertake diplomatic responsibilities and strengthen bilateral engagement.
The dignitaries who presented their credentials to the President were:
- H.E. Mr. Armando Pedro Muiuane Junior, High Commissioner of the Republic of Mozambique
- H.E. Ms. Nadeska Imara Cuthbert Carlson, Ambassador of the Republic of Nicaragua
- H.E. Mrs. Hanisha Jairam, Ambassador of the Republic of Suriname
- H.E. Mr. Aurelien-Marcel Mintsa Nguema, High Commissioner of the Gabonese Republic
- H.E. Dr. Ulziit Luvsanjav, Ambassador of Mongolia
- H.E. Mr. Peter Nicholas Symonette, High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
The credentials ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan is a significant constitutional and diplomatic event that symbolizes India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, expanding international cooperation, and fostering closer ties with partner nations across different regions of the world.
The acceptance of credentials by President Droupadi Murmu marks the formal beginning of the diplomatic missions of the six newly appointed envoys in India. The ceremony reflects India’s continued focus on enhancing diplomatic engagement and deepening bilateral cooperation with countries across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia.
