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Four Envoys Present Credentials to President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from four envoys at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The diplomats represented Laos, Congo, Namibia, and Guinea-Bissau. India's bilateral relations with these nations were highlighted, including long-standing ties with Laos and a large Indian diaspora in Congo. Namibia's ties with India have deepened following PM Modi's 2025 state visit.

Key Points: 4 Envoys Present Credentials to President Murmu

  • Envoys from Laos, Congo, Namibia, and Guinea-Bissau presented credentials
  • India-Laos relations date back to 1956
  • India has large diaspora in Congo with 25,000 nationals
  • Namibia-India ties strengthened by PM Modi's 2025 visit
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Envoys of four nations present credentials to President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from envoys of Laos, Congo, Namibia, and Guinea-Bissau at Rashtrapati Bhavan, strengthening diplomatic ties.

"President Nandi-Ndaitwah noted that bilateral relations between Namibia and India continue to deepen following the 2025 State Visit to Namibia by Prime Minister Narendra Modi - Namibian Presidency"

New Delhi, April 23

President of India Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the envoys of four countries during a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. Diplomats from Lao PDR, Congo, Namibia and Guinea-Bissau presented their credentials to the President.

Vithaya Xayavong, Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, presented her credentials to the President. India's bilateral relations with Laos have been long-standing, friendly and mutually supportive since diplomatic relations were established in 1956. According to the Indian Embassy in Laos, there is regard and respect for India in Laos and India's story of development. Laos has been supportive of India on many major issues of regional and international concerns, including India's claim for permanent membership of the UN Security Council.

Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Emilie Ayaza Mushobekwa, also presented her credentials to the President. India was among the first countries to establish a diplomatic mission in Kinshasa in 1962. The Indian diaspora is among the largest expats community in DRC with around 25,000 Indian nationals /Person of Indian Origin (PIO), according to the MEA.

Wing Commander Alex Lunyazo Tukuhupwele (Retd.), High Commissioner of the Republic of Namibia, also presented his credentials to President Murmu.

Tukuhupwele was nominated as Namibia's High Commissioner-Designate to India by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in February this year.

"President Nandi-Ndaitwah noted that bilateral relations between Namibia and India continue to deepen following the 2025 State Visit to Namibia by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as ongoing diplomatic engagements, have strengthened political dialogue and cooperation between the two nations," the Namibian Presidency stated in February.

Antonio Serifo Embalo, Ambassador of Guinea-Bissau, also presented his credentials to President Murmu.

Embalo earlier served as Ambassador of Guinea-Bissau to China. He was also accredited to Singapore, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.

Holding a Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Economics from Higher School of Economics in Varna, Bulgaria, he held ministerial roles from 2001 to 2019, including in the Ministry of Trade and Handicraft Industry, the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, and the Ministry of Energy, Industry and Natural Resources.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Nice ceremony. I wonder how many of these envoys are career diplomats versus political appointees. The Guinea-Bissau guy has an interesting background - tourism economics to environment ministry to energy. Quite a range!
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Priya S
Happy to see Africa getting more attention from India. The 25,000 Indian diaspora in DRC shows our long-standing connection. But we need more trade and investment, not just diplomatic niceties. Why no mention of economic deals?
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Rohit P
Laos, Namibia, Congo, Guinea-Bissau - all rich in natural resources. India should leverage these relationships for critical minerals and energy security. The PM's Namibia visit was a good start. Hope our foreign policy focuses more on resource diplomacy. 🔋
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James A
Routine diplomatic ceremony but the details matter. India's UNSC bid needs all the support we can get. The 1956 connection with Laos shows we've been consistent in building relationships. Every handshake counts in international politics.
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Naveen S
President Murmu carrying forward India's diplomatic outreach. These smaller nations often get overshadowed by big powers. Good to see them engaging with India. The Indian diaspora in DRC is impressive - 25,000 people is significant community there.
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Lauren Z
Four countries in one day - efficient. The Guinea-Biss

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