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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles | Jul 14, 2025

Seychelles: Ambassador Conrad Mederic presents his letter of credence to President Mahama of Ghana

Ambassador Mederic also had the opportunity to have a short meeting with President Mahama, focusing on potential areas to strengthen cooperation between the two countries

On 10 July 2025, Ambassador Conrad Mederic presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Mr John Dramani Mahama, to become the new non-resident High-Commissioner of the Republic of Seychelles to the Republic of Ghana. Ambassador Mederic also had the opportunity to have a…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles | Jul 14, 2025

Seychelles represented at the 47th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union

The 47th Ordinary Session was conducted under the theme: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through reparations”

Ambassador Selby Pillay represented Mr Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Seychelles, at the 47th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea from 10th to 11th July 2025. The 47th Ordinary Session was conducted under the theme: “Justice for Africans and…

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles | Jul 02, 2025

Norwegian Ambassador to the Republic of Seychelles Bids Farewell After a 3-Year Tenure

Principal Secretary Fock Tave thanked Ambassador Holm for the work done during his tour of duty

The Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave received the outgoing Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr Gunnar Andrea Holm at Maison Quéau de Quinssy on Tuesday 01st July 2025. Principal Secretary Fock Tave thanked Ambassador Holm for the work done during…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles | Jun 28, 2025

Collaborative work between Seychelles and the European Union (EU) continues to bear fruit

During their meeting, they discussed the cooperation between the European Union and Seychelles, particularly the status of the Port Victoria Rehabilitation and Extension Project

The Head of the European Union Delegation for the Seychelles, H.E. Ambassador Oskar Benedikt paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Minister Sylvestre Radegonde, on Friday 27th June 2025, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy. During their meeting, they discussed the cooperation between the European Union and…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles | Jun 28, 2025

Seychelles: Courtesy Call by Ambassador Jardine and Rear Admiral Mattis on Minister Radegonde

The meeting focused primarily on enhancing maritime and defence cooperation, particularly through the ongoing initiatives of NAVEUR–NAVAF

On Friday, 27 June 2025, H.E. Henry Jardine, United States Ambassador to Seychelles, and Rear Admiral Michael Mattis, Director of Strategic Effects at U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), paid a courtesy call on Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy. The meeting focused…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles | Jun 27, 2025

Seychelles and Lebanon establishes Diplomatic Relations

The establishment is founded on the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and respect for international law and cooperation, and will allow for the promotion of exchanges in various fields of mutual interests for the benefit of the two countries

In the spirit of promoting bilateral relations and the strengthening of friendship, the Republic of Seychelles and the Republic of Lebanon have formally established diplomatic relations through the signing of a Joint Communiqué on the 25th of June 2025. The establishment is founded on the principles of the Charter of the…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles | Jun 26, 2025

Courtesy Call on Minister Radegonde by Captain Vikas Guleria

Minister Radegonde expressed appreciation for India’s enduring support and reaffirmed Seychelles’ commitment to strengthening bilateral ties

Captain Vikas Guleria, Commanding Officer of INS TEG paid a courtesy call on Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy on Thursday, 26 June 2025. During the meeting, discussions centered on the enduring tradition of the Indian Armed Forces’ involvement in Seychelles’ National…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles | Jun 23, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative pays farewell call on Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism

Minister Radegonde personally thanked Mrs. Diallo for the work done during her tenure as the first IMF Resident Representative and wished her much success in her upcoming posting

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative, Mrs. Aissatou Diallo called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde as part of her farewell tour this Monday 23rd June 2025 at Maison Quéau de Quinssy. Among the issues discussed was the forecasted growth in the Tourism sector in…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles | Jun 13, 2025

Ambassador Anne Lafortune represents Seychelles at the Forum on China-Africa Coordination (FOCAC) Coordinators meeting in Changsha

The platform, which will commemorate its 25th anniversary since its establishment in October 2000, remains an important mechanism of collaboration between China and African nations, focusing on a win-win partnership and mutual prosperity

On Wednesday 11th June 2025, Ambassador Anne Lafortune, the Seychelles Resident Ambassador in Beijing, People’s Republic of China, attended the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Coordination (FOCAC) Summit, the latter was held in Beijing in September 2024. The meeting took…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles | Jun 13, 2025

President Ramkalawan sends a message of condolence to the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, H.E. Mr Narendra Modi

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of India, the grieving families who have lost loved ones, and all those affected by this tragedy

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of condolence to H.E. Mr Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India following the crash of the Air India flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad shortly after it took off. In his message, President Ramkalawan,…

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