The general manager of Central Bank, Dr Peter Larose, has been invited to chair a session on globalisation and small states during Global Development Network's (GDN) annual conference being held in Cairo, Egypt.

The conference opened on Tuesday January 14 and is expected to go until January 21.

"This is a great privilege for Seychelles, and it shows we are recognised for the intellectual contribution we can make, regardless of the size of our country," he told Nation just before his departure for Cairo, noting that his selection was not done by the casting of lots.

"Seychelles' participation was not determined through a lucky dip, neither is chairmanship being passed on, on a rotation basis," he remarked.

Saying he would be moderating four papers to be presented at the Tuesday January 21 session to be held under the theme: Globalisation and equity, Dr Larose observed:

"It is good to see that Seychelles, and not just industrialised countries, is recognised as a partner who can contribute in seeking solutions to global issues.

He said that the profile of participants at the conference would include heads of state and government and other key persons including top World Bank officials.

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