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New British Ambassador presents his credentials to the President of Paraguay

HMA Ramin Navai presented his credentials to President Mario Abdo Benitez as the UK's new Ambassador to Paraguay.

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From left to right: Ambassador Ramin Navai, President Mario Abdo and Foreign Minister Federico González

Today, the new British Ambassador to Paraguay Ramin Navai presented his credentials to the President of Paraguay Mario Abdo Benitez, and reaffirmed the UK’s friendship and support for Paraguay.

The ceremony for the presentation of credential letters took place in the Independence Hall of the Presidential Palace. President Mario Abdo, accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Federico Gonzalez, also received the credentials from the Ambassadors of France and Japan.

The ceremony began with the HMA Ramin Navai’s presentation. Ambassador Emmanuel Coucher of France followed, closing with Ambassador Yoshie Nakatani Otsuke of Japan.

President Mario Abdo received credentials from HMA Ramin Navai

After the protocolar ceremony, the new representatives had a brief exchange with President Abdo. HMA Ramin Navai said:

Our countries have a great history of collaboration and we share values that today allow us to have a true and deep friendship.

As British Ambassador I will do everything within my power to continue strengthening the relationship, working with you and your government in pursuit of the prosperity of both our nations.

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Published 24 November 2020