The outgoing United Nations Coordinator for Seychelles, Mrs. Christine N. Umutoni paid a farewell visit on the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Gervais Henrie. Deputy Speaker Henrie was accompanied by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Mrs. Tania Isaac.

The Deputy Speaker commended Mrs. Umutoni for her contribution in facilitating Seychelles’ engagement with the various United Nations Organs and other important partners.

 

Mrs Umutoni and the Deputy Speaker

 

During the meeting, both Mrs. Umutoni and the Deputy Speaker discussed the achievements of Seychelles in areas such as the Blue Economy, Environmental protection, maritime security, the Sustainable Development Goals and the peaceful transition of Government. Mrs Umutoni also congratulated Seychelles on its progress thus far and highlighted the need for more engagement between the National Assembly and the United Nations organs.

 

a group photo of Mrs Umtoni and the Deputy Speaker with their officials

 

Mrs. Umutoni was accompanied by Mr. Sebastien Vauzelle, the RCO Economist and Mr. Alexander Mancham, the UN Coordination Officer for Mauritius and Seychelles.