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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles | Feb 16, 2026

Seychelles: Minister Barry Faure attends the High-Level Consultation on the Future of the United Nations and the Election of the Next Secretary-General

The meeting agreed to continue to advocate for the common African position on the reform of the UN based on the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration on UN Reform

Mr. Barry Faure, Seychelles’ Minister for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, participated in a high-level consultation led by H.E. Joseph Boakai, President of Liberia. The discussion centered on the future of the United Nations, the UN Security Council (UNSC), and the upcoming election of the next UN Secretary-General (UNSG). President Boakai…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles | Feb 15, 2026

Seychelles: Minister Barry Faure pays courtesy call on Chairperson of the African Union Commission

The discussions focused on matters of mutual interest, including regional peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, ocean governance and the blue economy

Mr. Barry Faure, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Seychelles, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, on February 11th at the African Union Headquarters. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) welcomed the Minister and congratulated him…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles | Feb 14, 2026

Seychelles bolsters regional and bilateral ties at the African Union Executive Council

The discussions centered on deepening strategic partnerships, streamlining diplomatic protocols, and fostering regional solidarity within the Indian Ocean and the broader African continent

Mr. Barry Faure, Seychelles’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, concluded a series of high-level bilateral meetings on the margins of the African Union (AU) Executive Council in Addis Ababa. The discussions centered on deepening strategic partnerships, streamlining diplomatic protocols, and fostering regional solidarity within the Indian Ocean and…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles | Jan 23, 2026

Seychelles reaffirms commitment to Secretary of the South African Development Community (SADC) regional integration

Both parties reiterated their appreciation for the strong cooperation between Seychelles and the SADC Secretariat

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. Barry Faure, received the Executive Secretary of the South African Development Community (SADC), H.E. Mr. Elias Magosi at Maison Quéau de Quinssy on Thursday, 22 January 2026. During their meeting, Mr. Magosi explained that it was customary for the Executive Secretary…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles | Jan 11, 2026

Chinese Ambassador pays courtesy call on Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora

The Minister has reaffirmed Seychelles’ unwavering support for the “One China Policy”, recognising it as a crucial principle that underpins global peace, stability and collaboration among nations

Chinese Ambassador to the Seychelles, H.E. Ms. Lin Nan paid a courtesy call on Mr. Barry Faure, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora on Friday 9th January, to congratulate him on his recent appointment. During their meeting, she expressed her commitment to working closely with the Minister to strengthen…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles | Jan 11, 2026

Russia–Seychelles relations deepen following ministerial forum in Cairo

Ambassador Khozin noted that two Russian vessels are expected to berth at Port Victoria later this month, reflecting ongoing engagement between Seychelles and the Russian Federation

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. Barry Faure, received the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Artem Khozin, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy on Friday, 9 January 2026, to discuss the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum, which Minister Faure attended in…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles | Jan 09, 2026

Seychelles: Ambassador Jardine expresses gratitude for strong collaboration during his tenure

Minister Faure thanked Ambassador Jardine for his commitment and engagement towards the relationship between the Seychelles and the U.S.A

The Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Henry Jardine paid a virtual farewell call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. Barry Faure on Thursday 08 January 2026. During the call, Ambassador Jardine expressed his gratitude to the Minister…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles | Jan 02, 2026

President Herminie conveys condolences to President Parmelin after tragic fire incident in Switzerland

Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragedy

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie, has conveyed his deepest condolences to H.E. Mr. Guy Bernard Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, following a tragic fire that occurred in the Swiss resort town of Crans -Montana on New Year’s Eve. In his message to President Parmelin,…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles | Dec 20, 2025

Minister Barry Faure meets Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov on the side-lines of the Russia-Africa Ministerial Conference in Cairo, Egypt

The two diplomats reviewed the growing cooperation between their nations, specifically focusing on the framework established by the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum (Sochi, 2019)

Ambassador Barry Faure, Seychelles Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during the Russia-Africa Ministerial Conference in Cairo on Friday 19 December 2025. The two diplomats reviewed the growing cooperation between their nations, specifically focusing on the framework established by the Russia-Africa Partnership…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles | Dec 03, 2025

Seychelles: German Ambassador pays courtesy call on Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora

Ambassador Groth thanked the Seychelles government and local law enforcement agencies for the close and consistent collaboration they have experienced when working on cases pertaining to German tourists

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. Barry Faure received the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Sebastien Groth on Monday 01 December at Maison Queau de Quinssy. Discussions were centred around cooperation between Seychelles and Germany. The two diplomats…

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