On 16-17 October 2019, the Permanent Secretariat‘s team had various work meetings with representatives of the French Presidency at the Ministry for Ecological and Inclusive Transition in Paris. Secretary General Alenka Smerkolj discussed with the Deputy Head of office of State-Secretary Brune Poirson, Yedidia Levy-Zauberman, the new Head of the Direction of European and International Affairs Francesco Gaeta, Deputy Head and designated President of the Permanent Committee Alexandra Bonnet and Focal Point Isabelle Paillet the road to deliver the expected results of the Presidency. The upcoming 68th meeting of the Permanent Committee, hosted by the Principality of Monaco on 14-15 November, will be a milestone to share and shape the work with all Contracting Parties and Observers.
The team also prepared further proceeding with the designated Head of the Compliance Committee, Sabine Saint-Germain, and French members in several Thematic Working Bodies.