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Seychelles' support for the modernisation of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) and its transition towards a more sustainable and regional organisation was underscored by President Dr Patrick Herminie during a courtesy call by the Commission's Secretary General, Dr Ibrahim Norbert Richard, at State House this Tuesday. President Herminie expressed Seychelles' support for efforts to modernise the IOC and strengthen its institutional capacity, emphasising the importance of ensuring that the organis…

Italy and France, co-founders of the European Coalition Against Drugs (ECAD), which has 35 signatory nations, are jointly organising an International Meeting on Addiction Prevention and Recovery, to be held at the San Patrignano therapeutic community, near Rimini, on 23 October 2026. During the working sessions, ministers, authorities, representatives from European and international organisations and high-level experts will discuss the sharing of best practices to strengthen prevention, treatme…

Home/International Relations/LESOTHO AND THE UNITED KINGDOM ARE STRENGTHENING TIES WITH A JOINT FOCUS ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCED COOPERATION AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT. The Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Honourable Makatleho Motsoasele today held a constructive engagement with the British High Commissioner to Lesotho Her Excellency Martine Sobey, reaffirming the strong and historic partnership between the Kingdom of Lesotho and the United Kingdom.Discussions focused on advancing…

Home»Policy forum strengthens collaboration for sustainable mangrove management The Ministry of Oil, Gas and Environment (OGM) organized the Policy Forum Advancing Mangrove Governance on Friday, July 31, 2026, in collaboration with the Mangrove+ Project. The meeting brought together representatives from government, international organizations, Academia, civil society organizations and other stakeholders to jointly work towards a stronger policy and governance framework for the sustainable manag…

Home»Minister of GBB represents Suriname during regional Ramsar meeting in Jamaica and strengthens international cooperation Ministry of Land and Forest Management The Minister of Land Policy and Forestry (GBB), Mr. Stanley Legijo Soeropawiro, represented Suriname during the Regional High-Level Dialogue for Effective Governance and Management of Caribbean Wetlands, held from 7 to 9 July 2026 in Negril, Jamaica. The meeting was the official closing event of the regional IKI project Wise Use of …