Droupadi Murmu Accepts Credentials from Ambassadors of US, Qatar and Monaco

US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, along with envoys of Qatar and Monaco, presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.

In a diplomatic context, a credential is an official letter issued by a head of state or government granting an individual the authority to represent their country as an ambassador or envoy to another



country.

When the ambassador of a country presents their credentials to the head of state or government of the receiving country, it marks the official start of their term.

“I am deeply honoured to present my credentials to President Droupadi Murmu today. Thank you to the Government of India for your close and fruitful partnership with the United States.