The Hindu Business Line : 7 envoys present credentials to President

New Delhi, Sept. 26 The envoys of seven countries including the United Kingdom, Luxembourg, France, Cuba, Norway, Latvia and Belgium presented their credentials to the President, Ms Pratibha Patil, here on Wednesday.

An official statement issued here states that the envoy of the European Commission, Ms Daniele Smadja, also presented her credentials on Wednesday.

After presenting his credentials, the new British High Commissioner, Mr Richard Stagg, said that it was a privilege for him to take on the challenge of building on the strengths of the unique UK-India partnership and to carry forward the huge and broadening agenda of bilateral cooperation.

‘Exciting time’

“It is an exciting time for all of us engaged in promoting the bilateral links, whether business, government, cultural or social. Almost all of the British Government’s International Strategic Priorities involve stepping up our engagement with India.

“They cover a wide range of sectors. Foreign and defence policy; counter-terrorism and counter-proliferation, economic and trade policy; science, education, and innovation; environment and sustainable development; as well as vibrant people-to-people contact will work to make the bilateral relationship even more meaningful for both our great nations,” the High Commissioner said.

Mr Stagg takes over from Mr Michael Arthur, who has moved to Berlin as the new British Ambassador to Berlin. Before taking over as High Commissioner, Mr Stagg travelled through nine States and many cities over a six-week period.

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