Question 19969 — overseas

Summary

Mrs. Ramlati Ali questions the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs on the absence of Mayotte within the Indian Ocean Commission (COI). This intergovernmental organization created in 1984 brings together 5 countries, Madagascar, the Union of the Comoros, Mauritius, the Seychelles and France since 1986 represented by Reunion. France is the main financier of the IOC, it contributes 40% to the budget of functioning. This organization is a key player in regional cooperation and intervenes in many areas including maritime security and the development of economic sectors. For several years, Mayotte elected officials supported by the departmental council have asked that Mayotte sit on the Indian Ocean Commission. However, it comes up against the refusal of the Union of the Comoros which does not recognize French Mayotte. But this department, French since 2011, could legitimately represent France in the same way as Réunion. The full integration of Mayotte into its regional environment is essential to its development and recognition. She asks him what actions the Government intends to take so that Mayotte sits on the Indian Ocean Commission.

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