Minister of Internal Affairs Meets with IFRC Head of Delegation
The Minister of Internal Affairs recently met with Ms. Maria Martinez, Head of Cluster Delegation for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), accompanied by Ms. Marie-May Esparon, Secretary General of the Red Cross Society of Seychelles.
During the meeting, Ms. Martinez highlighted ongoing collaborative projects between the IFRC, the Division of Risk and Disaster Management (DRMD), and other government entities to enhance disaster risk management efforts. She commended Seychelles for its significant progress in implementing planned initiatives and encouraged broader departmental support to establish effective early warning systems.
The Minister expressed gratitude for the team's dedication and reiterated the government’s commitment to advancing disaster preparedness and resilience. Also in attendance were Mrs. Mastura Shah-Faure, Executive Director of the Minister’s Secretariat, and Mr. Jean-Yves Joseph, Programme Coordinator for the Red Cross Society of Seychelles.