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Foreign Affairs Department - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Foreign Affairs Department - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles: Ambassador Georges Tirant Presents Letter of Credence to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director-General Qu Dongyu

Ambassador Tirant emphasized the importance of collective action to build resilient food systems, combat the impacts of climate change, and ensure the sustainable use of marine resources

On 9th April 2025, the resident Ambassador of the Republic of Seychelles in France, Georges Tirant, presented his Letter of Credence to the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Mr. Qu Dongyu, as the new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Seychelles to the FAO at the organization’s Headquarters…

Foreign Affairs Department - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Foreign Affairs Department - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles: Accreditation of Ambassador Georges Tirant to Italy

The Ambassador expressed Seychelles’ commitment to further strengthening the longstanding friendship, diplomatic relations, and cooperation between the two nations, including with its diaspora community in Italy

The Seychelles’ resident Ambassador in Paris, Mr. Georges Tirant, presented on Monday 7th April, his Letter of Credence to the President of the Italian Republic, His Excellency Sergio Mattarella, during a formal ceremony held at the Palazzo del Quirinale in Rome. During the ceremony, Ambassador Tirant conveyed the warm greetings and…

Foreign Affairs Department - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Foreign Affairs Department - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles and Egypt heighten diplomatic ties through official visit in Cairo by Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism

The Egyptian minister has reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to continue to support Seychelles in its capacity building efforts

Seychelles and Egypt signed a Visa Waiver Agreement for diplomatic and Official passport holders during the weekend in Cairo, Egypt. This was on the margin of a two-day official visit of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde at the invitation of his Egyptian counterpart, H. E Badr Abdelatty,…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles and Brazil to look into widening areas of bilateral cooperation

Ambassador Nogueira also took the opportunity to thank the Government of Seychelles for lifting the restrictions on the importation of poultry from Brazil

The Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Gustavo Martins Nogueira met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde at Maison Queau de Quinssy on Thursday 20th March 2025. The meeting began with Ambassador Nogueira presenting the Brazilian government’s condolences…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles and France sign an Extradition Agreement

The purpose of the Extradition Agreement between Seychelles and France seeks to enhance the extradition process for suspected criminals, improve the focus on crimes that are recognised by both countries

On Thursday 20 March 2025, a signing ceremony was held at Maison Quéau de Quinssy where Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, and H.E. Mrs. Olivia Berkeley-Christmann, the Ambassador of France, formalised an Extradition Agreement between Seychelles and France. This signing concludes numerous consultations between the…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

DIG Shatrujeet Singh calls on Minister Radegonde during his tour of the Indian Ocean Region

Discussions during the meeting focused on collaboration in the field of Maritime Security

On Thursday 13 March 2025, DIG Shatrujeet Singh, Commanding Officer of the Indian Coast Guard Ship, Saksham paid a courtesy call on Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, as part of his tour to countries in the Indian Ocean. Discussions during the meeting focused on collaboration in…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

African Commission on Human and People’s Rights delegation pays courtesy call on Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism

The delegation, headed by Honourable Commissioner Solomon Ayele Dersso, is currently on a promotion mission in Seychelles from March 10th to 14th

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr Sylvestre Radegonde, met with a delegation from the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights at Maison Queau de Quinssy on Monday 10th March 2025. The delegation, headed by Honourable Commissioner Solomon Ayele Dersso, is currently on a promotion mission in Seychelles from…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles and Norway discuss common challenges and focus on opportunities to enhance collaboration

The two diplomats also touched on the recent elections for the African Union Commission

Maritime Security and the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index were some of the key points discussed during a courtesy call between the Minister for Foreign and Tourism, Mr Sylvestre Radegonde, and the Ambassador of Norway to the Seychelles, H.E Mr Gunnar Andreas Holm, at Maison Queau de Quinssy on Tuesday 25th February 2025.…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles assumes Chairpersonship of the Contact Group on Illicit Maritime Activities (CGIMA)

As CGIMA Chair, Seychelles will prioritise engagement, collaboration, and transparency within key regional and global mechanisms, including the Djibouti Code of Conduct and the Indian Ocean Commission

The Republic of Seychelles has officially assumed the Chairpersonship of the Contact Group on Illicit Maritime Activities (CGIMA) from the Republic of Kenya in a formal handover ceremony held at Eden Bleu Hotel, Mahé, Seychelles, on 18th February 2025. Seychelles and Kenya formalised the handover of the CGIMA Chairpersonship through their…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles participates in the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Minister Radegonde also cast Seychelles’ votes during the election of four Commissioners of the African Union Commission

Minister Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism led the Seychelles delegation at the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council, taking place from 12th to 13th February in Addis Ababa at the African Union Headquarters. In his intervention on the Permanent Representatives Committee Report, Minister Radegonde expressed Seychelles’…

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