The Dean of the Diplomatic Corps paid a courtesy visit to the External Relations Minister on the latter’s first day at work, yesterday.

Newly-appointed Minister of External Relations, Lejeune Mbella Mbella, yesterday, October 6, 2015, had his first working day characterised by meetings with aides and a courtesy visit by the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, His Lordship Piero Pioppo.

Speaking to the press after the audience which started at about 2 pm and lasted for over three quarters of an hour, His Lordship Piero Pioppo said he called round to congratulate the new External Relations Minister for earning the confidence of the Head of State, Paul Biya, and also wish him success in his delicate task.

Given the new Minister’s experience in international affairs, His Lordship Piero Pioppo equally gave assurances of the collaboration of the entire diplomatic corps made up of Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Consuls, amongst others, to boost security, stability, peace, understanding and development.

Earlier yesterday morning, Minister Mbella Mbella, who was appointed following the cabinet reshuffle of October 2, 2015, held familiarisation meetings with senior officials. They included the Minister Delegate in charge of Relations with the Commonwealth, Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute, the Minister Delegate in charge of Relations with the Islamic World, Adoum Gargoum and the Secretary General, Felix Mbayu.