07/08/2026
On Wednesday, 5 August 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., the Republic of Palau's Ambassador-designate to the Commonwealth of Australia, Mr Roland Merar, formally presented his Letter of Credence from His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps, Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, to Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.
This significant milestone marks the formal commencement of Ambassador-designate Merar's diplomatic mission in Australia.
The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs Lucy August-Merar, the Ambassador-designate's beloved wife.
The Embassy of the Republic of Palau looks forward to further strengthening the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Palau and Australia.