On the sidelines of the 31st Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey, Gabonese Vice President Alexandre Barro Chambrier met with the Gabonese community residing in Turkey. The community expressed their expectations to the Vice President, who represents President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. The meeting allowed the Gabonese residents to voice their concerns and hopes for access to internships, employment, entrepreneurship, and national initiatives targeting the diaspora.
The Vice President emphasized the President's special attention to Gabonese citizens living abroad. He highlighted the initiatives of the Fifth Republic aimed at promoting youth employability, encouraging entrepreneurship, and connecting diaspora skills with professional and economic opportunities in Gabon. The meeting also touched on major modernization projects underway in the country, thanks to the active diplomacy led by the Head of State and partnerships with several countries, including Turkey.
During the meeting, Vice President Alexandre Barro Chambrier encouraged the Gabonese community to utilize their qualifications and expertise in priority sectors defined in the National Growth and Development Plan. The Vice Presidency stated that this meeting aligns with President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's vision of fully integrating diaspora competencies into Gabon's transformation. The President prioritizes youth, employability, and professional insertion as national priorities.
The Gabonese community in Turkey expressed their expectations in various areas, including access to internships and employment opportunities. They also discussed entrepreneurship and national initiatives targeting the diaspora. The Vice President's office reported that the meeting was an opportunity for the community to engage with the representative of the Head of State.
The 31st Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP31) took place in Antalya, Turkey, providing a platform for international discussions on climate change. Vice President Alexandre Barro Chambrier's participation in the conference and meeting with the Gabonese community in Turkey underscores the importance of diaspora engagement in national development.
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema's vision for Gabon's development emphasizes the role of the diaspora in shaping the country's future. The meeting between the Vice President and the Gabonese community in Turkey reflects this vision, focusing on integrating diaspora skills and expertise into national development plans.
The Vice Presidency's statement concluded that the meeting was a success, highlighting the strong ties between the Gabonese community in Turkey and the government. The encounter demonstrated the government's commitment to engaging with its citizens abroad and leveraging their expertise for national development.
Key points
- The Gabonese community in Turkey met with Vice President Alexandre Barro Chambrier to discuss expectations and national development plans.
