What happened?
On July 29, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from four foreign envoys at a formal ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The envoys included Francisco Manuel Compres Hernandez, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic; Karlito Nunes, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste; Pradeepa Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka; and Guy Rodrigue Dikayi, High Commissioner of Gabon. This ceremony marked the official start of their diplomatic assignments in India.
Why it matters to India
The presentation of credentials is a key diplomatic protocol that strengthens bilateral relations and facilitates cooperation. Earlier this year, President Murmu had accepted credentials from envoys of several other countries, including Thailand, Turkey, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Kazakhstan, Denmark, Palestine, Panama, Sudan, and Guyana. These engagements underscore India’s growing global ties and its commitment to fostering international partnerships.