Djibouti's Labor Minister, Yonis Ali Guedi, recently led a delegation to Paris, France, for a working visit aimed at finalizing a new social security law. The visit, which took place on September 21, 2026, is part of the government's efforts to establish a modern and comprehensive legal framework for social security. This framework is designed to respond to the country's economic and social transformations while promoting sustainable social protection.
During the visit, Minister Guedi and his delegation met with officials from the French General Directorate for Social Security. They discussed governance, regulation, and legal frameworks, as well as the evolution of social protection systems in France. The Djiboutian minister also visited the National Old-Age Insurance Fund to learn from France's experience in retirement and pension management.
A key component of the visit was a technical and legal session to review the draft social security law. Professor Korsiej presented an overview of the initial draft, covering the project's structure, principles, and key provisions. The session also addressed administrative and financial organization, oversight mechanisms, dispute resolution, and anti-fraud measures.
Minister Guedi emphasized the importance of the new law in modernizing Djibouti's social security system and enhancing worker protection. He stressed the need for the law to be clear, comprehensive, and adaptable to the country's evolving economic and social landscape.
On the sidelines of the visit, Minister Guedi met with his French counterpart, Jean-Pierre Farandou, in the presence of Djibouti's ambassador to France, Caid Moussaid Yahya. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in labor, employment, training, retirement, and social protection.
The two ministers agreed to work together to conclude a cooperation agreement between their ministries. This agreement aims to facilitate the exchange of expertise and experiences, as well as to enhance the Djibouti-France partnership in social security and labor.
The working visit is a significant step towards enhancing social protection in Djibouti. By collaborating with French officials and consultants, the Djiboutian government is taking concrete steps to establish a modern and effective social security system that benefits its citizens.
Key points
- Djibouti's Labor Minister leads a delegation to Paris to discuss social security law with French officials and consultants.
- The visit aims to finalize a new social security law that responds to Djibouti's economic and social transformations.
- The two countries agree to strengthen cooperation in labor, employment, training, retirement, and social protection.
