As part of the efforts to boost the capacity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the build up to Seychelles’ UN Security Council bid in 2016, Ambassador Barry Faure will be transferred from his current role as Secretary of State in the Office of the President, to Secretary of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, effective December 17, 2012.

“Seychelles’ increased engagement on the international arena has increased the need for high level representation by Seychelles at a number of international for a,” says a communiqué from the Office of the President. 

“In his capacity as Secretary of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Faure will be working directly to support the minister in the bid for the Security Council and his appointment will expand the reach of Seychelles’ diplomatic efforts,” says the communique.

“Ambassador Faure’s experience will contribute substantially to the campaign, while also providing invaluable support to the ministry’s objectives as a whole,” concludes the communiqué.

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