OTTAWA : High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Canada U. L. Mohammed Jauhar presented his Letters of Credence to the Governor General of Canada Mary Simon. The ceremony was held at the Rideau Hall, the Official Residence of the Governor General, on September 13 2024, for seven new Heads of Mission who are accredited to Canada.
Welcoming the new Heads of Mission, the Governor General stated that the ceremony was a reminder of the importance of strong diplomatic ties and it reaffirmed the commitment to working together to address the most pressing global issues. At the tête-à-tête with the Governor General, High Commissioner Mohammed Jauhar emphasized his priority to work with the Global Affairs Canada in further strengthening the bilateral ties. He also highlighted the need to further reach out to the Sri Lankan-origin residents in Canada.
Following the presentation of Letters of Credence, a vin d’honneur was held at the Official Residence, where members of Canadian Parliament, senior officials of the Global Affairs Canada, members of the diplomatic corps, Sri Lanka’s Consul General in Toronto, Honorary Consuls in Quebec and Nova Scotia and community members participated.
The new High Commissioner, with over 28 years of service as a member of the Sri Lanka’s Foreign Service, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new position. His career includes significant diplomatic roles, such as Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Kuwait and Consul General in Toronto. He has also served at Sri Lanka’s diplomatic missions in Geneva, Islamabad, and Washington, D.C. Previously at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, High Commissioner Mohammed Jauhar served in different capacities, including as Additional Secretary and Acting Secretary.
High Commissioner Mohammed Jauhar holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Economics from the Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya, and a Bachelor’s honours degree in Agriculture from the Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
