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Seychelles and Qatar set to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest

The two diplomats also discussed the signing of the Visa Waiver Agreement for holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports

Cooperation with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), air connectivity, collaboration in tourism, sports, amongst others, were discussed during the courtesy call of the Ambassador-designate of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Muhammed Mutair Ammash Al-Shmalani Al-Enazi, on the Principal Secretary of the Foreign Affairs…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
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Regional cooperation at the forefront of Seychelles – Australia bilateral talks

On the topic of maritime security, the two diplomats agreed on the importance of collaboration in this area given the resurgence of piracy in the region

Maritime security, tourism, climate change, air connectivity, and regional engagements in the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) were at the top of the agenda for bilateral talks between the High Commissioner-designate of Australia, Ms. Kate Chamley, and the Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave on Monday 22nd April,…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
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Minister Radegonde to represent Seychelles at the 30th Remembrance of the Genocide in Rwanda

The National Commemoration Ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday 7th April 2024, will commence with a wreath laying ceremony at the Kigali Genocide Memorial

Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, will represent the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, at the 30th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The National Commemoration Ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday 7th April 2024, will commence…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
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Seychelles and Netherlands commit to continue building on areas of mutual concern

The meeting also discussed various global issues impacting the world at the moment

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E Mr. Maarten Adriaan Brouwer paid a farewell call on the Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Vivianne Fock Tave at Maison Queau De Quinssy on Tuesday 02 April 2024. Principal Secretary Fock Tave thanked Ambassador Brauwer for…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
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Seychelles: Residents of Bel Air to benefit from the Adopt a District Programme

The main objective of this initiative is to promote unity, compassion, and partnership, fostering closer ties between Seychelles Honorary Consuls and the local community at the district level

Bel Air has recently become a beneficiary of the “Adopt a District” Programme, which was officially launched in October 2022 during the Honorary Consuls Conference. The main objective of this initiative is to promote unity, compassion, and partnership, fostering closer ties between Seychelles Honorary Consuls and the local community at…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
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Seychelles: President Ramkalawan sends a message of condolence to President Putin

May the resilience and solidarity of the Russian people serve as a beacon of hope in these difficult times

Following the recent terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall which occurred on Friday 22nd March 2024, the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of condolence to H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation. In his message, President Ramkalawan, stated:  “I am…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
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Korea-Africa Summit at the forefront of bilateral talks between Seychelles and South Korea

The two diplomats also discussed Fisheries, Aquaculture and Blue Economy and agreed to push forward with an MOU on cooperation in these areas

The summit and sideline activities of the Korea-Africa Summit taking place in Seoul in June, were the main points of discussion between South Korea’s Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Jung KANG and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde on Monday 25th March 2024, at Maison…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
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Seychelles and Canada commit to broaden and enhance bilateral collaborations

The two diplomats underscored the importance of the adoption of a Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) that would enable Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to access concessional funding

Mr. Kyle Nunas, the High Commissioner of Canada to the Republic of Seychelles, currently on a working visit, met with Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, on Monday 25th March, at Maison Queau de Quinssy. Discussions were centered around the benefits resulting from the introduction of the…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
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Seychelles participates in the 22nd Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council

The session had to define the process of selecting the team that will lead the AU in 2025 for four years, by prioritizing considerations of cohesion, equity, rationality, and a spirit of consensus

Ambassador Conrad Mederic, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Seychelles to the African Union represented Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, at the 22nd Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council held on Friday 15 March 2024 at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa. The session was tasked…

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Seychelles: Courtesy call by H.E. Ms. Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu on Minister Sylvestre Radegonde

Minister Radegonde expressed Seychelles’ interest in having the existing visa waiver with Ethiopia, extended to ordinary passports

The Ambassador-designate of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Republic of Seychelles, Ms. Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, on Monday 11th March 2024 at Maison Quéau de Quinssy. Minister Radegonde expressed Seychelles’ interest in having…