Brest, France Sunday 13 February: Following his participation at the 'One Ocean' Summit in Brest, France President Wavel Ramkalawan and his delegation met with members of the Seychellois community living and working in this region on Saturday 12th February. 

Addressing them, the President expressed the pride and joy of seeing other Seychellois come together despite the distance and their willingness to play a greater role in the development of Seychelles.

"Seychelles remains your country, your homeland and it is important for all of us to make our contribution no matter where we are in the world. Everyone is welcome to share their knowledge and expertise which in return will be for the benefit of the country and our people"  said President Ramkalawan.

The meeting was an opportunity for President to also share progress made so far since entering the Presidency and the way forward for the continued advance of the country. 

The Minister for Tourism and Foreign Affairs, Mr Sylvestre Radegonde also shared information regarding the ministry's new Dispora policy and how Seychellois living abroad can further engage. 

Speaking on behalf of the Seychellois community, Megan Le Ster née Françoise thanked the President for making the time to meet them and how honoured they are to be the first group that he meets with on his first visit to Brest, France.

The President and his delegation departs for Paris today (Sunday) where he will undertake various other key bilateral meetings such as meeting with the Secretary General of L’Organisation de La Francophonie and the Director General of UNESCO as well as engaging with other Seychellois diaspora in Paris.