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Ceremonial Welcome and State Lunch for His Excellency Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Her Excellency Mama Salma Kikwete

On Tuesday 28 July 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Assistant Secretary, Africa Branch, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr Matthew Neuhaus.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a Ceremonial Welcome for His Excellency Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Her Excellency Mama Salma Kikwete.

National Suicide Prevention Conference; Australian Antarctic Division visit

On Monday 27 July 2015, at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the Chairman, Mr Murray Bleach, attended the 2015 National Suicide Prevention Conference, at which the Governor-General delivered the Diego De Leo Opening Address.

Then, in Kingston, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Director, Dr Tony Fleming visited the Australian Antarctic Division, at which the Governor-General participated in a video link to Australian personnel based at Casey Station in Antarctica.

Call by Chief of Air Force; 2nd Division Centenary Parade

On Friday 24 July 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Gavin (Leo) Davies AO CSC.

Later, at the Australian War Memorial, the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove attended the 2nd Division Centenary Parade, at which the Governor-General reviewed the parade and delivered the Commemorative Address.

Earlier, in Curtin, Lady Cosgrove, as Patron, attended a morning tea at a L’Arche Genesaret home.

ANU Tuckwell Scholars reception

On Wednesday 22 July 2015, Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) received the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Mr Reha Keskintepe.

Later, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for the 2014 and 2015 Australian National University Tuckwell Scholars.

Earlier, at the Hellenic Club, Woden, Lady Cosgrove attended the Women’s International Club Canberra meeting.

Canberra Tree Week 2015; Non-Resident Credentials

On Monday 20 July 2015, at the National Arboretum, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove as guests of ACT Chief Minister, Mr Andrew Barr MLA, planted a tree to officially launch Canberra Tree Week 2015.

Later, at Government House, the Governor-General received from His Excellency Mr Saul Arana Castellon, Letters of Credence accrediting him as the Ambassador for the Republic of Nicaragua. The Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove also received Mrs Ana Patricia Elvir Maldonado.