Ambassador Stephane Dovert, Regional Counselor for Co-operation of the French Republic, made a two-day official visit to St. Vincent and the Grenadines from 10th -12th February to discuss the strengthening of partnership between this country and France in areas of mutual interest such as Education, Health and Culture.

While in the state, Ambassador Dovert made courtesy calls on the Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Ralph Gonsalves; Hon. Luke Browne, Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment; Mrs. Laura Anthony-Browne, Director of Planning; Mr. Godfred Pompey, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security; Ms. Lou-Ann Gilchrist, Chief Education Officer and the National Trust.

Since attaining independence in 1979, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and France have enjoyed excellent diplomatic relations.