Djibouti and France Expand Partnership on Vocational Training and Youth Employment

Djibouti City, July 6, 2026 - Djibouti and France have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in vocational training and youth employment following a working meeting between Minister of Labor in charge of Formalization and Social Protection Yonis Ali Guedi and French Ambassador Jérôme Bresson. The discussions focused on reinforcing the long-standing partnership between the two countries while exploring new initiatives aimed at improving the employability of young people, strengthening the capacities of national institutions, and supporting ongoing reforms in Djibouti's vocational training sector. Both sides reviewed the progress of the Skills program, now in its third year of implementation, highlighting its contribution to workforce development and discussing prospects for its future expansion. The meeting also examined a new European Union-funded initiative designed to complement existing programs by promoting skills development and facilitating the professional integration of young people into the labor market. The exchange underscored the shared objective of equipping Djibouti's workforce with the competencies needed to meet evolving economic demands while creating greater employment opportunities for the country's youth. Concluding the meeting, the Djiboutian minister and the French ambassador reaffirmed the strength of bilateral relations and expressed their commitment to continuing cooperation in support of vocational training, employment creation, and the long-term social and economic integration of young people.