The Chairperson of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly, Mr Joseph Christian Léopold, paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the National Assembly of Mauritius, Mr Sooroojdev Phokeer, in Port Louis.
In a statement, Mr Léopold highlighted that the meeting was cordial and recalled that this is his first official visit since taking office as the Chairperson of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly. He pointed out the importance of meeting the Speaker of the National Assembly, who, according to him, is the guarantor of democracy. It was also an opportunity to seek the support and guidance of Speaker Phokeer, he underlined.
This meeting, stated Mr Léopold, symbolises the continuity in terms of collaboration between the Regional Assembly, which celebrates its 20 years in October this year, and the National Assembly.
Furthermore, Mr Léopold indicated that the expertise of the National Assembly of Mauritius will be required in terms of capacity building of staff and Members of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly. He added that the Rodrigues Regional Assembly is looking forward to implement the e-Parliament, among others, so as to be on the same level playing field as the National Assembly of Mauritius.
