Presentation Of Credentials Of New Croatian Ambassador To Canada
Ottawa, Ontario – January 26, 2016
Representatives of the Canadian-Croatian Chamber of Commerce, Ivan Grbešić and Kresimir Mustapic, had the distinct pleasure and honour of attending the presentation of credentials of the new Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Canada, Her Excellency Marica Matković, to Governor General Johnston. Among the honoured guests were the Mayor of Kitchener, Berry Vrbanovic, former MP Janko Peric, and members of the Croatian diplomatic corps, Consul General Andrea Javor.
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.
Photo with Governor General David Johnston and H.E. Marica Matkovic with among others, Janko Peric, Mayor Berry Vrbanovic, Davorin Javor, Ivan Grbešić, Kresimir Mustapic, Consul Andrea Javor and Carmen Perlain at Rideau Hall.
