The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Roger Mancienne met with the United Nations Resident Coordinator, H.E Mrs Christine N. Umutoni at the National Assembly on the afternoon of Monday 22nd November, 2021.
H.E Mrs. Umutoni took the opportunity to congratulate the people of Seychelles on the democratic and peaceful transition of power which has set an example for peacebuilding across the globe on behalf of the United Nations Secretary General, Mr. António Guterres. In addition, she also announced that the UN Resident Coordinator’s Liaison Office will be officially opened and highlighted that this new venture will strengthen the relations with the Assembly to promote further oversight.
During their discussions, H.E Mrs. Umutoni provided the Speaker with further information on the strategic cooperation framework in place, as well as her functions and aims. The Speaker, of whom was accompanied by the Leader of Government Business, Hon. Bernard Georges, Clerk to the National Assembly, Mrs. Tania Isaac and the Deputy Clerk, Ms. Alexandria Faure, spoke of the current governmental reforms and the importance of the contribution of the UN for the development of the country and its institutions.
This is the first mission of H.E Mrs. Umutoni since the election of the new administration and was accompanied by Mr. Pierre FALLAVIER, Senior Development Coordination Adviser for Mauritius and Seychelles and Mr. Alexander MANCHAM, United Nations Coordination Officer for Mauritius and Seychelles.
