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Diplomatic Events

5 New Ambassadors Present Letters of Credence to President Peres

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Denmark

 

Colombia

 

Sweden

 

Australia

 

Papua

 

On Thursday 8th  August,2013 the President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres, received letters of credence from five new ambassadors representing Sweden, Colombia, Australia, Denmark and Papua New Guinea.

 

The diplomats :  Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden – H.E. Mr. Carl Magnus Nesser, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia - H. E. Dr. Fernando Alzate Donoso, Ambassador of the Commonwealth of Australia- H.E. Mr. Devanand (Dave) Noel Sharma, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark - H.E. Mr. Jesper Vahr,Ambassador of the Independent State Papua New Guinea - H.E. Ms. Winnie Anna Kiap; who will be assuming their positions as ambassadors of their countries in Israel, presented their letters of credence at an official ceremony held at the President's Residence in Jerusalem. 

 

After the protocol, a private reception was held for the diplomats at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem. The reception was an opportunity for the new Ambassadors to exchange views and greetings on the new positions and the challenges ahead of them.

 

Photos Credit: Mark Neiman/GPO