On the afternoon of Tuesday 1st August 2023, Mrs. Lamia T. A. Ezlitni paid a courtesy call on the Speaker Hon. Roger Mancienne, in her new capacity as Charge D’Affaires for the Libyan Embassy in Seychelles. In attendance was the Clerk of the National Assembly Mrs. Tania Isaac, and the Deputy Clerk Ms. Alexandria Faure.
As the new Charge D’Affaires, Mrs. Ezlitni expressed that this welcoming visit was for the purpose of re-establishing the bond between Libya and Seychelles, noting that sociopolitical affairs in Libya have stabilized recently. Following the recent composure of Libya’s economy and governmental processes, the desire to restart and strengthen the friendship of the two countries became a priority. Hon. Mancienne responded that he understood the difficulties Libya has been facing and wished them the best in the pursuit of an open democracy and a restored society. The Speaker also noted that he was grateful for the relationship between the two countries and hopes to see it continually flourish.
Mrs. Ezlitni remarked that despite the distance between Libya and the Seychelles, there will always be a strong bond; the discussion then turned to the visibility of the two countries, the potential involved with visa-free access, improved air routes, and the exchange of sports, culture, and trade. It was noted that the exchanges between the two countries would contribute generously to economic recovery following the past two turbulent years, and an improvement in sustainable development.
Before concluding the meeting, the Hon. Speaker was informed about the improving representation of women in Libya, both politically and generally. Speaker Mancienne supported this, noting that although Seychelles does see equal representation of women in the workforce, he does strive to see more women entering the political arena and thus reducing the levels of gender disparity.
