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Four Seychellois detained in Mozambique18.02.2019
The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to four Seychellois who are currently being detained at the ‘Cadeia de Mieze’ Prison in Pemba, which is in the northern part of Mozambique. The family ... | read |
President Faure sends message of condolence to Prime Minister of India15.02.2019
President Faure has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, following the terrorist attack in Kashmir on February 14, 2019, in which many Indian ... | read |
DFA staff celebrate Valentine's Day14.02.2019
In the spirit of Valentine’s day, the staff of the Department of Foreign Affairs had a few cherished moments at the end of the work day to share this special day together as colleagues. Secretary ... | read |
Seychelles diplomatic and consular corps gather at AVANI Resort for the Annual Diplomatic Cocktail13.02.2019
The Department of Foreign Affairs held its Annual Diplomatic Cocktail at AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort on Tuesday evening. This annual event, hosted by the Department is in recognition and appreciation for all the support accorded to the ... | read |
Seychelles is commended by the African Union Assembly for its upcoming plans on the Blue Economy agenda for Africa11.02.2019
The 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU), which kicked off on February 10, 2019, came to an end at the headquarters of the AU, in Addis Ababa today. The Assembly ... | read |
The 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union Heads of State and Government commenced under a new theme11.02.2019
The 32th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union officially opened today, by H.E. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda and outgoing Chairperson of the African Union at the African ... | read |
Seychelles reaffirms its commitment to expedite the operationalization of the Climate Commission for Island States and Ocean Economies10.02.2019
Vice President Vincent Meriton, on February 9, 2019, represented Seychelles at the Ministerial Meeting of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to take ... | read |
VP Meriton à la Rencontre des Etats Insulaires d’Afrique à Addis Abeba10.02.2019
Le Vice-Président et Président du Conseil des Ministres de la Commission de l’Océan Indien (COI), M. Vincent Meriton, accompagné de sa délégation, a participé ce samedi à la Troisième conférence ministérielle du Groupe des Etats ... | read |
Vice President Vincent Meriton holds bilateral meeting with Chairperson of African Union Commission09.02.2019
Vice President Vincent Meriton, in Addis Ababa ahead of the 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of States and Government of the African Union, met with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, ... | read |
Vice President Meriton key speaker at the High-Level side event on Corruption and Illicit Trade of Africa's Natural Resources09.02.2019
The Vice-President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Vincent Meriton attended a high-level meeting on the sideline of the AU Summit on ‘corruption and the illicit exploitation and trade of Africa’s natural resources’, which took ... | read |
Principal Secretary for Blue Economy heads Seychelles delegation to the 34th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union08.02.2019
Mr. Kenneth Racombo, Seychelles’ Principal Secretary for Blue Economy is in Addis Ababa, attending the 34th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council, being held from 7 to 8 February, 2019, at the seat of the ... | read |
COMMUNIQUE CONJOINT COMORES - COI07.02.2019
Sur invitation du Gouvernement comorien, le Vice-président de la République des Seychelles et Président en exercice du Conseil des Ministres de la Commission de l’océan Indien (COI), Son Excellence M. Vincent MERITON, a effectué, du ... | read |
Ambassador Ronny Jumeau Appointed New Chair of SIDS DOCK Executive Council06.02.2019
SIDS DOCK, the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Sustainable Energy and Climate Resilience organization, announced on 4th February 2019, the appointment of Seychelles Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Seychelles to the United ... | read |
Le Vice-Président Meriton attendu à Moroni aux Comores01.02.2019
Le Vice-Président, Monsieur Vincent Meriton, effectuera du 2 au 6 février une visite officielle dans la capitale comorienne, Moroni, à l’invitation des autorités de l’Union des Comores. Le Vice –Président est invité en sa qualité ... | read |
Vice President Meriton on official visit to Sri Lanka30.01.2019
Vice President Vincent Meriton left Seychelles today on a two-day visit to the Republic of Sri Lanka. The highlight of this visit is the handing over of two NOS wave rider inshore patrol crafts which ... | read |
President Faure sends message of condolence to President of Cuba30.01.2019
President Faure has extended his heartfelt condolences to the President of the Republic of Cuba, H.E. Mr. Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, following the tornado in Cuba, which has resulted in the loss of lives and ... | read |
EU Ambassador in Seychelles for three-day working visit25.01.2019
Ms. Marjaana Sall, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Seychelles, concluded a three-day working visit to Seychelles by inaugurating the La Digue Fish Market with the Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture, Mr. ... | read |
President Faure congratulates India in celebration of its 70th Republic Day25.01.2019
President Faure has sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India on the occasion of the 70th Republic Day of India. President Faure conveyed his heartfelt congratulations on his ... | read |
Le Vice-Président Meriton réitère la solidarité des Seychelles et de la COI au Président Rajoelina de Madagascar20.01.2019
Le Vice-Président Vincent Meriton était ce samedi dans la capitale malgache, Antananarivo, pour représenter les Seychelles et la Commission de l’Océan Indien qu’il préside, à la cérémonie d’investiture du nouveau Président Andry Rajoelina qui s’est ... | read |
President Faure sends condolences to President of Kenya following terrorist attacks in Nairobi18.01.2019
President Danny Faure has sent a message of condolence to the President of Kenya, Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday following the terrorist attacks in Nairobi on Tuesday which claimed a number of lives and injuring many ... | read |