International 26 September 2026 · Event date: 25 September 2026

ENVOYS OF SIX NATIONS PRESENT CREDENTIALS TO THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA

ENVOYS OF SIX NATIONS PRESENT CREDENTIALS TO THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA
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The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, accepted credentials from the envoys of six nations and entities at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The diplomatic representatives who presented their credentials represented Finland, Vietnam, Mexico, Estonia, the European Union, and Belgium.

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In Simple Words

President Smt Droupadi Murmu received official credentials from diplomatic envoys representing six different nations and international bodies during a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on September 25, 2026.

The envoys who presented their credentials were the ambassadors of Finland, Vietnam, Mexico, Estonia, the European Union, and Belgium.

Key Points

  • The ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on September 25, 2026.
  • Smt Droupadi Murmu is the President of India.
  • H.E. Mr Mikko Kivikoski is the Ambassador of Finland.
  • H.E. Mr Trinh Minh Manh is the Ambassador of Vietnam.
  • H.E. Mr Pedro Blanco Pérez is the Ambassador of Mexico.
  • H.E. Ms Kristi Karelsohn is the Ambassador of Estonia.
  • H.E. Mr Jean-Eric Paquet is the Ambassador of the European Union.
  • H.E. Ms Sophie Karlshausen is the Ambassador of Belgium.

Exam Angle

President of India
Smt Droupadi Murmu
Ambassador of Finland
H.E. Mr Mikko Kivikoski
Ambassador of Vietnam
H.E. Mr Trinh Minh Manh
Ambassador of Mexico
H.E. Mr Pedro Blanco Pérez

A. September 25, 2026

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