Patricia Francourt | |
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Occupation | Politician, banker |
Title | Minister of Employment and Social Affairs |
Patricia Francourt is a Seychellois banker serving as their Minister of Employment and Social Affairs. [1] [2] She was sworn in on 3 November 2020. [3]
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