EASF director pays courtesy call on principal secretary for foreign affairs |04 December 2021

The EASF delegation in a souvenir photograph with PS Fock Tave and her team

Principal secretary for foreign affairs, Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave welcomed the Eastern African Standby Force director Brigadier General, Getachew Shiferaw, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy, on December 1, 2021.

The Eastern African Standby Force (EASF) director was on a working visit in Seychelles, meeting with various high government officials, including a courtesy call on President Wavel Ramkalawan, at State House on December 2, 2021.

Principal secretary Fock Tave welcomed and thanked the EASF director and his team for their visit, recognising the important role of the EASF, particularly in matters of peace and security in the region. PS Fock Tave reaffirmed Seychelles’ commitment to the organisation despite the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.

On his part, EASF director, Brigadier General Getachew Shiferaw thanked the Seychelles government for the warm hospitality and its continued commitment towards the EASF. He added that Seychelles plays a pivotal role in terms of maritime security.

“EASF has continued to deliver on its mandate, but has experienced a few challenges, particularly due to the ongoing pandemic,” noted the EASF director.

The organisation has requested that further engagement by member States can help address these challenges by providing guidance and commitment in terms of financial contributions.

In line with his working visit, EASF director Shiferaw and his delegation also attended the official launching of the youth seminar on peace workshop at the Espace building.

The meeting was attended by director general for regional affairs, Steve Lalande, director for regional affairs, Christian Faure and second secretary, Andry Accouche. The EASF delegation also comprised the head of peace operations department, Brigadier General Henry Isoke and the head of administration and finance, Lina Hoareau.

Press release from the department of foreign affairs