President Ramkalawan receives Professor Rolph Payet at State House |23 July 2021
President Ramkalawan welcomed Professor Payet to State House yesterday
The executive secretary for the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Convention at the United Nations, Professor Rolph Payet paid a courtesy call on President Wavel Ramkalawan at State House, yesterday morning.
President Ramkalawan welcomed Professor Payet on his visit in the country and commended him for being the most senior United Nations official who is a Seychellois. The head of State thanked him for the significant contribution he is making to global environmental protection and advocacy.
Their discussions centered on the University of 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and education in 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ conservation and protection policy and strategy, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ renewable energy policy and strategy and governance at this most important era of our history.
At the international level, Professor Payet shared his suggestions as to how 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ can advance its advocacy and leadership in sustainable development, biodiversity and climate change diplomacy.
At the end of their meeting, Professor Payet said he is willing to impart his expertise on the local front in 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and that he will continue to work for the benefit of his country so that 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ remains a leader in environment on the international scene.
Professor Rolph Payet has been the executive secretary for the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Convention at the United Nations since October 2014 and he is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Press release from State House
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