Écrit par Cameroon Tribune
Dimanche, 14 Novembre 2010 11:20
The aircraft carrying the presidential couple and a handful of close aides touched down at the
Yaounde-Nsimalen international airport at about 6 pm. It then took about 15 minutes to taxi into its final position at the airport's presidential lounge. As the couple alighted from the plane, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Djibril Cavaye Yeguie, the Prime Minister Philemon Yang, the Minister of State – Secretary General at the Presidency, Laurent Esso and the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Cameroon, Etienne Thevoz were on hand with a warm welcome. The couple then made the 75 metre-odd distance to the lounge on foot. At the entrance, several other ranking officials welcomed the President and the First Lady: the Minister-Deputy Secretaries General at the Presidency Peter Agbor Tabi and Seraphin Magloire Fouda, the Deputy Director of the Civil Cabinet Joseph Le, the Delegate General for National Security Martin Mbarga Nguele, the Director General for External Research Léopold Maximie Eko Eko, the Governor of the Centre Region Roger Moïse Eyene Nlom, the SDOs for Mfoundi, Jean Claude Tsila and of Mefou-Afamba , Sibama Pichok as well as the Government Delegate to the Yaounde Urban Community Gilbert Tsimi. The President of the Republic then went into one of the lounges while the First Lady, joined a number of wives of senior officials, went into another.
President Biya then invited a number of officials to brief him in short audiences. The President of the National Assembly, the Swiss Ambassador, the Prime Minister and the Minister of State-SGPR took turns in this pithy exercise.
In under 30 minutes it was all over. As the couple headed for the limousine, they made it a point of duty to stop briefly to acknowledge the presence of dance groups that had kept the presidential lounge precincts in a festive mood some three hours before the aircraft touched down. Night had already fallen on Yaounde, but the 20 kilometre ride to State House must have been a relish given the beautiful weather of Saturday evening.
Parfum de Montreux
Le sommet de Montreux a permis au président Paul Biya de donner la mesure de sa dimension de grand homme d'Etat.
After creating new contacts, discovering the beauty of the Swiss land and participating in important discussions at the 13th Francophonie Summit, Cameroon's First Couple has returned home. The First Lady's time in Montreux, Switzerland for the 13th Francophonie Summit was busy and worthwhile. The cold and drizzling weather did not keep her indoors from enjoying the comfort of Le Montreux Palace Hotel which overlooks the Swiss Alps, located along the shores of the elegant Lake Geneva (Lake Leman). Chantal Biya as usual, stepped out with other first ladies who were present for the 13th Francophonie Summit to explore the palm-clad town of Montreux which is identified for its luxury retirement homes and known worldwide for its jazz festival.
It was on an 18th Century boat, "Le Suisse" that Mrs Chantal Biya and a host of other First Spouses toured Lake Geneva Region, discovering new sites from the lakeside village of Vevey to high alpine stations, Jura Mountains to the tranquil countryside while passing through the vineyards of Lavaux. The over-five-hour excursion of First Spouses was organised by the general secretariat of Francophonie. Passing through the vineyard terraces of Lavaux, the UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Social Inclusion came face to face with the wonders the hand of man can do in shaping a landscape that has entered the UNESCO golden book. Lavaux is referred to as the "hand of man" and a place of inspiration and haven for many artists, such as William Turner, Oskar Kokoschka and Charlie Chaplin. Chantal Biya too has definitely gained inspiration in the humanitarian crusade she is spearheading. Mrs Biya also had another interesting time at a wine factory at "Domain des Faverges" at Chexbres which is also part of UNESCO's World Heritage sites in the Lavaux Region.
Cameroon's First Lady almost stole the show at the unfolding of events in Montreux. At each point, camera men, photographers as well as owners of mobile telephones with inbuilt cameras reached out to take snapshots of her. The First Lady used her time in Montreux as a forum to expand her links especially in the humanitarian sphere, a domain which is close to her heart. There is certainly no doubt as to why during the summit, Chantal Biya was seen having an informal one-on-one talk with other delegates attending the summit.
NDZINGA AMOUGOU
Chantal Biya's Days in Montreux
The First Lady fully participated in the 13th Francophonie Summit next to her husband and other First Ladies.
After creating new contacts, discovering the beauty of the Swiss land and participating in important discussions at the 13th Francophonie Summit, Cameroon's First Couple has returned home. The First Lady's time in Montreux, Switzerland for the 13th Francophonie Summit was busy and worthwhile. The cold and drizzling weather did not keep her indoors from enjoying the comfort of Le Montreux Palace Hotel which overlooks the Swiss Alps, located along the shores of the elegant Lake Geneva (Lake Leman). Chantal Biya as usual, stepped out with other first ladies who were present for the 13th Francophonie Summit to explore the palm-clad town of Montreux which is identified for its luxury retirement homes and known worldwide for its jazz festival.
It was on an 18th Century boat, "Le Suisse" that Mrs Chantal Biya and a host of other First Spouses toured Lake Geneva Region, discovering new sites from the lakeside village of Vevey to high alpine stations, Jura Mountains to the tranquil countryside while passing through the vineyards of Lavaux. The over-five-hour excursion of First Spouses was organised by the general secretariat of Francophonie. Passing through the vineyard terraces of Lavaux, the UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Social Inclusion came face to face with the wonders the hand of man can do in shaping a landscape that has entered the UNESCO golden book. Lavaux is referred to as the "hand of man" and a place of inspiration and haven for many artists, such as William Turner, Oskar Kokoschka and Charlie Chaplin. Chantal Biya too has definitely gained inspiration in the humanitarian crusade she is spearheading. Mrs Biya also had another interesting time at a wine factory at "Domain des Faverges" at Chexbres which is also part of UNESCO's World Heritage sites in the Lavaux Region.
Cameroon's First Lady almost stole the show at the unfolding of events in Montreux. At each point, camera men, photographers as well as owners of mobile telephones with inbuilt cameras reached out to take snapshots of her. The First Lady used her time in Montreux as a forum to expand her links especially in the humanitarian sphere, a domain which is close to her heart. There is certainly no doubt as to why during the summit, Chantal Biya was seen having an informal one-on-one talk with other delegates attending the summit