Victoria: The Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. Barry Faure, today welcomed Mr. Frantz Celestin, the Regional Director of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for East, Horn, and Southern Africa, at Maison Qu©au de Quinssy.
According to African Press Organization, Mr. Celestin, accompanied by Ms. Alia Hirji, the IOM Chief of Mission for Mauritius and Seychelles, extended congratulations to the Government and people of Seychelles on their 50th anniversary of Independence. Minister Faure expressed gratitude for the IOM's consistent partnership with Seychelles, particularly in the development of the Seychelles National Diaspora Policy, which was launched in July 2024.
Discussions primarily centered on enhancing engagement with the Seychellois diaspora. Minister Faure informed the delegation about the establishment of the Ministry's new Diaspora Affairs Division, highlighting the Government's dedication to strengthening connections with Seychellois residing abroad and encouraging their ongoing contributions to the nation's development.
The meeting also involved an exchange of perspectives on migration trends and labor mobility, with both parties acknowledging the significance of effective migration management in advancing Seychelles' socio-economic development.
Minister Faure and Mr. Celestin reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further intensifying cooperation on migration governance. This includes areas such as labor mobility, migration data, diaspora engagement, maritime security, combating trafficking in persons, ethical recruitment, and climate-related migration.
