First Visit of UN Secretary-General Mr. Ban Ki-moon to Seychelles 15.11.12
Source: Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs Press Release
The Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the unique pleasure of announcing the first visit of the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon to Seychelles next week.
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Ambassador Potter with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
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The Secretary General is expected to arrive in Seychelles on Monday, 19 November, for a two day visit during which time he will be calling on President James Michel at State House, as well as visiting one of Seychelles’ two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Vallee de Mai on Praslin.
During his working visit, Mr. Ban will also be engaging with the Seychelles to discuss various key issues such as climate change and environmental conservation, piracy and maritime security, Small Island Developing States issues, and one of the pillars of the Seychelles economy, tourism.
“The visit of the United Nations Secretary General to Seychelles is a great honour for our country. This will give us an opportunity to engage the UN in more in-depth discussions concerning the issues that matter to small island states such as climate change and sustainable development, as well as being able to show the progress Seychelles has made in environmental conservation, human development and the fight against piracy," said President Michel.
The Seychelles Foreign Minister, Mr. Jean-Paul Adam, has said that “this historical visit will provide a unique opportunity to showcase what experiences Seychelles has to offer the international community and to demonstrate the value a small nation like Seychelles brings, as a voice for all Small Island Developing States around the world.”
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