New Delhi [India], August 24 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from the newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners of six nations, Germany, Sweden, South Sudan, the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, and Moldova, at a formal ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.In a series of posts on X, Rashtrapati Bhavan stated that the diplomats who presented their credentials to the President included Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Jasper Wieck, Ambassador of Sweden Petra Menander, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan Sitona Abdalla Osman, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates Abdulla Saif Ali Slayem Al Nuaimi, High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Muhammad Saidu Dahiru, and Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova Inga Ionesii.”President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from Jasper Wieck, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany and Petra Menander, Ambassador of Sweden, at Rashtrapati Bhavan,” the post read.”President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from Sitona Abdalla Osman, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan; Abdulla Saif Ali Slayem Al Nuaimi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates; Muhammad Saidu Dahiru, High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; and Inga Ionesii, Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova, at Rashtrapati Bhavan,” Rashtrapati Bhavan wrote in another post.Welcoming the envoys to their postings, President Murmu expressed confidence that their tenure in New Delhi would further deepen bilateral ties, enhance trade and cultural exchanges, and strengthen mutual cooperation between India and their respective nations.Notably, Jasper Wieck officially assumed office as the German Ambassador-Designate to India and Bhutan in August 2026.He succeeds Philipp Ackermann, who headed the German mission in New Delhi from 2022 until August 2026 before taking up his new assignment in Beijing.Meanwhile, Petra Menander assumed her duties as Ambassador of Sweden to India in August 2026 upon presenting her credentials at Rashtrapati Bhavan. She succeeds Jan Thesleff, who served as Sweden’s envoy to India from 2022 to 2026.Nigerian High Commissioner Muhammad Saidu Dahiru took up his posting at the High Commission in New Delhi in mid-2026 prior to presenting credentials in August 2026. He succeeds Ahmed Sule, who served as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to India until 2024.United Arab Emirates Ambassador Abdulla Saif Ali Slayem Al Nuaimi assumed charge after presenting copies of his credentials to India’s Ministry of External Affairs in July 2026. He succeeds Abdulnasser Alshaali, who served as UAE Ambassador from 2022 to 2026.Ambassador Inga Ionesii was appointed by the Moldovan government in mid-2026 and formally presented credentials in August 2026. She succeeds Ana Taban, who served as non-resident Ambassador accredited to India. Official diplomatic press releases regarding ambassadorial appointments are issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova.South Sudanese Ambassador Sitona Abdalla Osman presented her credentials to begin her tenure in New Delhi. She succeeds Victoria Samuel Aru, who previously represented South Sudan in India until late 2025. (ANI)(This content is sourced from a syndicated feed and is published as received. The Tribune assumes no responsibility or liability for its accuracy, completeness, or content.)