Seychellois delegates join in celebration of Commonwealth’s achievements |17 March 2023

Minister Radegonde flanked by Patsy Moustache, acting High Commissioner at the Seychelles High Commission in London, and Hervé Pool, desk officer for Commonwealth at the department of Foreign Affairs (Photo: department of Foreign Affairs)

Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister Sylvestre Radegonde led the Seychelles delegation at the annual Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting held on March 15, 2023, at The Commonwealth Secretariat, London, United Kingdom.

In line with this year’s Commonwealth’ Day theme ‘Forging a Sustainable and Peaceful Common Future’, Minister Radegonde highlighted the importance a group like The Commonwealth plays in promoting shared understanding, unanimity, and adherence to international norms, particularly with the emergence of new world powers. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Commonwealth Charter’s signing, he joined his peers in considering the significance and impact of the Commonwealth.

The Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting (CFAMM), which was chaired, by H.E. Vincent Biruta, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda, also addressed global issues of concern, including climate crisis, sustainable development, and reviewed developments among the Commonwealth countries.

Leading up to the CFAMM, Minister Radegonde commemorated the Commonwealth Day celebrated on Monday March 13, 2023, through his attendance of the Commonwealth Day Service at the Westminster Abbey, the flag raising ceremony at The Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth reception at Buckingham Palace hosted by King Charles III.

Alongside these historical events, Minister Radegonde was also present at the flag raising ceremony at the House of Commons and laid a wreath on behalf of the government and the people of the Republic of Seychelles at the Memorial Gates, Constitutional Hill.

Minister Radegonde was accompanied by Patsy Moustache, acting High Commissioner at the Seychelles High Commission in London and Hervé Pool, desk officer for Commonwealth at the department of Foreign Affairs.

Press release from the department of Foreign Affairs