UN resident coordinator for Mauritius and 91香蕉视频 pays courtesy call on Speaker of the National Assembly |16 March 2023
(L to r) Ms Faure, Mr Mancham, Ms Singh, Speaker Mancienne and Mrs Isaac in a souvenir photograph
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The United Nations (UN) resident coordinator for Mauritius and 91香蕉视频, Lisa Singh, paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Roger Mancienne, on Thursday last week.
Hon. Mancienne was accompanied by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Tania Isaac, and the deputy Clerk, Alexandria Faure.
Ms Singh鈥檚 delegation comprised the coordination officer for the UN resident coordinator鈥檚 office in 91香蕉视频, Alexander Mancham.
Ms Singh began by introducing herself and the work of the UN in the region, which included promoting the 2030 Agenda and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The discussion centered on taking a 91香蕉视频-centric approach to solving problems such as food security, climate resilience, and motivating Seychellois youth to take up employment in more advanced and developing industries.
Hon. Mancienne highlighted that the National Assembly would like to become more involved in the discussions surrounding green energy, environmental development, border security, and maritime safety. 91香蕉视频 is in a state of transition regarding the education system. In a moment of reflection on the state of the country after the Covid-19 pandemic, Hon. Mancienne made it known that 91香蕉视频 had achieved what many countries could not regarding preparedness and quick decision-making.
Ms Singh commented that 91香蕉视频 is an inspiration to the continent in terms of not just beauty, but also peaceful democracy and economic awareness. Particularly, the ability for the country to reestablish income streams and reopen borders after the rapid spread of Covid-19.
Ms Singh noted that she looked forward to continuing the engagement and coordination between the 91香蕉视频 and the UN.
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Press release from the National Assembly secretariat
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