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Credentials Ceremonies 10 December 2025

Five Heads of Mission presented credentials to the Governor-General on 10 December 2025. In order of precedence, they are:

wo individuals are standing outside near a cream-colored building with a white-framed door and window. One person is wearing a green suit with an orange patterned top, and the other is in a dark suit with a tie. A leafy plant is visible on the left side. — His Excellency Mr Abdul Kareem Toma Mehdi KAAB, Ambassador of Iraq

Two individuals are standing in an elegant room with cream-colored walls, ornate light fixtures, and framed artwork. They are shaking hands on a patterned rug. A small wooden table with a vase of flowers and a decorative clock is visible in the background. — Her Excellency Ms Monika TOMASOVICOVA, Ambassador of Slovak Republic

Two individuals are standing outdoors near a cream-colored building with white-framed windows and greenery. One person is wearing a white military-style uniform with gold cords and medals, and the other is in a black suit with a patterned scarf. — Her Excellency Mrs Mirna KHAWLY, Ambassador of Lebanon

Three individuals are standing outdoors on a paved area with lush green grass and trees in the background. One person is wearing a green suit with an orange patterned top, another is in a purple outfit, and the third is in a dark suit with a tie. — Her Excellency Mrs Gilma MOREIRA LINO, Ambassador of Cuba

A group of nine individuals is posed for a formal photo outdoors in front of a cream-colored building. They are standing on a black platform. Attire includes suits and traditional patterned garments in vibrant colors such as green and yellow. — Her Excellency Ms Doris Adzo Denyo BRESE, High Commissioner for Ghana.

The following non-resident Heads of Mission presented credentials to the Governor-General recently. In order of precedence they are:

Four individuals are standing indoors in a room with wooden flooring, bookshelves, and framed artwork. They are dressed in formal attire, including dark suits and a white suit. Red poppy pins are visible on their clothing. — His Excellency Mr Mario Masayuki TOYOTOSHI, Ambassador of Paraguay (presented 11 November 2025)

Two individuals are shaking hands indoors in a room with cream-colored walls and ornate light fixtures. One person is wearing a light blue suit jacket, and the other is in a dark suit with a purple tie. A wooden cabinet is visible in the background. — His Excellency Mr Alisher KAYUMOV, Ambassador of Uzbekistan (presented 27 November 2025)

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