Five Nations Strengthen Ties with India
The diplomats who presented their credentials included:
- H.E. Mr Hadi Jaber – Ambassador of Lebanon
- H.E. Mrs Sheilabai Bappoo – High Commissioner of Mauritius
- H.E. Mr Abdoulaye Barro – Ambassador of Senegal
- H.E. Mr Haytham Hassan Al-Malki – Ambassador of Saudi Arabia
- H.E. Prof Kwasi Obiri-Danso – Ambassador of Ghana
Each envoy exchanged views with the President on ongoing bilateral initiatives and areas for future collaboration, ranging from economic development and education to cultural partnerships and regional cooperation.
India maintains long-standing diplomatic ties with all five countries, anchored in shared developmental priorities, global peace efforts, and people-to-people relations. The arrival of new envoys is expected to bring renewed momentum to flagship agreements and collaborative projects under implementation.
Focus on Strengthening Global Partnerships
During the ceremony, President Murmu highlighted India’s commitment to playing a constructive global role through diplomacy, development partnerships, and humanitarian cooperation. She also emphasised India’s priorities in areas such as digital innovation, climate resilience, renewable energy, trade expansion and educational exchange.
The envoys conveyed greetings from their Heads of State and expressed keen interest in enhancing cooperation with India. Several of them underlined opportunities for collaboration in tourism, health services, skill development, economic diversification and regional connectivity.
India’s Expanding Diplomatic Footprint
In recent years, India has prioritised diplomatic outreach to African, Middle Eastern, and Indian Ocean Region nations three regions represented by the envoys in Tuesday’s ceremony. With Mauritius, Lebanon, Senegal, Saudi Arabia and Ghana, India shares growing partnerships in trade, maritime cooperation, education, technology, and diaspora engagement.
The acceptance of credentials marks the beginning of formal diplomatic duties for the envoys, enabling them to oversee mission activities, strengthen cultural connections, and work with India across multilateral platforms such as the United Nations.
The ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan reflects India’s ongoing commitment to global cooperation rooted in mutual respect, shared values, and a vision for sustainable development and peace.
